Today, Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned 43 provinces of continuous heavy rainfall, affecting 70% of the area. Bangkok is particularly hit with strong winds, and the risk of flash floods is high.

 

The Meteorological Department’s 24-hour weather forecast indicates a high-pressure system or a mass of cold air from China is spreading and covering northern Thailand.

 

This condition leads to thunderstorms and strong winds in some areas initially. Heavy rainfall is expected in the central region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the eastern region. Residents in these regions are urged to be cautious of thunderstorms, strong winds, and sudden floods.

 

In contrast, the trough from the monsoon passing through the middle of the southern region, combined with the still-blowing southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, the lower southern region, and the lower Gulf of Thailand, causes heavy rainfall in some areas of the south.

 

Residents in these areas are advised to be cautious of heavy rainfall and accumulated rain, which could lead to flash floods and landslides. Especially in areas near the hillsides, waterways, and low-lying areas. As for the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the waves are about 1 metre high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves are more than 2 metres high.

 

Boat operators are requested to navigate with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of Tasos Mansour, Unsplash

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-21

 

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As usual, the rainfall radar at 13:30 is somewhat less than terrifying, lol...

 

West of Bangkok had a good downpour this morning 21st, two hours of heavy rain which is much needed. Morning was bright with the afternoon turning dark again.

Fresh cool air is a blessing.

I take it back, we've got some very heavy rain in Pattaya at the moment, though it's also pretty localised looking at the radar. The Hua Hin radar seems to have stopped updating at around 9:30 this morning so the composite map wouldn't have shown anything over us. Here's the Nongkhame radar instead