Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning for a summer storm expected to affect 60 provinces across the northern, northeastern, and central regions and Bangkok from April 8 to April 11. The DDPM Director-General, Chaiwat Junthirapong, has urged citizens to stay vigilant and closely monitor updates to stay safe during this period.

 

Today, Chaiwat announced that the DDPM has coordinated with the 60 provinces to prepare for the summer storm, characterized by thunderstorms and strong winds. Residents in the risk areas have been advised to follow the weather forecasts and adhere strictly to official warnings.

 

The announcement follows a weather update from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), which predicts the high-pressure system from China will extend over the northeastern region and the South China Sea. Coupled with westerly winds passing through Myanmar and northern Thailand, which is experiencing notably hot weather, conditions are ripe for summer storms.

The provinces on alert include 17 in the northern region, such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Phrae, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, and Uthai Thani.

In the northeastern region, including 20 provinces; Loei, Nong Khai, Bung Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, and Ubon Ratchathani.

 

The central region, including 23 provinces: Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Prakan, and also the Bangkok metropolitan area. The DDPM has also prepared personnel, equipment, and machinery for public disaster relief to respond swiftly to any incidents.

 

Summer storm

 

Chaiwat emphasised the importance of the public following weather forecasts and government information closely. People in high-risk areas should comply with warnings, inspect their homes and structures to ensure they are stable and strong, avoid staying in open areas, near large trees, billboards, or unstable structures to prevent harm from falling objects and be cautious of lightning dangers. Farmers are advised to brace trees and crops to protect against damage, reported KhaoSod.

 

For those in risk areas, Chaiwat advised staying updated with the situation and following government alerts strictly. Citizens can receive warning notifications via the THAI DISASTER ALERT mobile application. In case of emergency due to public disasters, assistance can be requested through the DDPM’s LINE account, @1784DDPM or by calling the 1784 hotline available 24 hours for coordination of help.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of Dimitris Pallas, Unsplash

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-08

 

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Bring it on !

I hope they are right.  We need rain here in Chiang Rai so we can have a few days of breathable air.

Please!

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Monday 10:00

Smoke

Good - it will clear some of the "killer air" out of the region.

 

... aye, happened around Phayao uni yesterday late afternoon, fat hail, uprooted trees across roads, the whole shebang ... notta big surprise this time of the year and with 41°C previously ...

 

46 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Please!

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Monday 10:00

Smoke

Every night almost, while walking the dog, I'm thinking ... "hmm, might rain tonight"

 

... but nothing.  Waiting impatiently for some of that rain 

Come on already

53 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Please!

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Monday 10:00

Smoke

Where is it? we can come to cool down 

37c  now with a high of 41c here in khon kaen , went to the farm to do do some work , thought i would have a heart attack. Turned around and came back home. We can sure use some rain!!

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

Bring it on !

I agree to a point. These summer storms can be extremely destructive and can cause widespread damage to people's property and lively hoods.

Bring on the rain yes, but not the gale force winds and lightning.

 

Sadly the south doesn't seem to be included.

 

2 hours ago, Thailand said:

Please!

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Precipitation: 0%

Humidity: 57%

Wind: 3 km/h

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Monday 10:00

Smoke

 

That's nothing. Yesterday in Kalasin Province feels like 45.

19 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

That's nothing. Yesterday in Kalasin Province feels like 45.

10am this morning when the forecast was "SMOKE" if you look bottom right of the post, now 41!

local weather prediction has been saying this for more than a week, still no drop of rain

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)

Which does what exactly [apart from issuing warnings] ?

555 and when is this big diaster happening 

4 hours ago, Stocky said:

Sadly the south doesn't seem to be included.

 

Because your <deleted> that's why