Thailand braces for rainstorms, Bangkok faces minor impact

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A significant weather warning has been issued today by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), cautioning of potent rainstorms expected to hit 12 provinces, including a minor impact on Bangkok.

The upper parts of Thailand woke to a cool to cold morning with strong winds at 5am today, January 26, as a robust high-pressure system continues to dominate the country and the South China Sea. This weather pattern is responsible for the chilly mornings accompanied by gusty winds across the northern regions of Thailand, reported KhaoSod.

As a westerly trough from Myanmar moves across the northern and upper central parts of Thailand, sporadic rainfall is anticipated in the upper regions. The population in these areas is advised to safeguard their health due to the changing weather conditions and to be vigilant against potential fire hazards that can arise from the dry and windy conditions.

The strong northeastern monsoon that is currently affecting the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region is causing heavy rainfall in some parts of the lower south. Residents in these locales are warned of the dangers posed by heavy rains and accumulated precipitation, which could lead to flash floods, and forest runoffs, particularly in hillside areas and low-lying zones near waterways.

by Nattapong Westwood

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Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-26

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