Navigating Thailand’s weather conditions: From mild winter to sweltering heat

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Associate Professor Dr Seree Suparathit, the Director of the Center for Climate Change and Disasters at Rangsit University and Vice President at the National Disaster Warning Council Foundation, recently shared insights on the upcoming weather conditions in Thailand. 

 

Dr Seree’s Facebook post highlighted that while the end of the year in Thailand is not expected to be cold, the following year is anticipated to be extremely hot and dry.

 

Despite recent rains after the rainy season, especially in the southern region, there was no significant flooding, and any inundation is generally expected to recede as part of the natural drainage process. Unusually, this year’s rainfall forecasts, including models related to the El Niño phenomenon, have indicated a trend towards less rain.

 

However, it is worth noting that the amount of rainfall in September and October surpassed typical levels by approximately 30% and 19%, respectively, particularly in the northern and northeastern regions. Nonetheless, these accumulations still fall short of the normal annual average, except in the northeastern region. Therefore, this year’s rain predictions remain subject to fluctuations and may require monthly monitoring by farmers and agricultural communities.

 

While September and October may bring heavy rainfall and localized flooding, an analysis using the Standardized Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) shows that many areas, particularly in the central and eastern regions, still grapple with drought conditions over the past 3 to 6 months. This dry spell is most prevalent, except for the western and northeastern regions along the Mekong River.

 

by Kriti Sharma

Photo: Freepik

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-06

 

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Associate Professor Dr Seree Suparathit, the Director of the Center for Climate Change and Disasters at Rangsit University and Vice President at the National Disaster Warning Council Foundation, recently shared insights on the upcoming weather conditions in Thailand.

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