Thailand braces for cold mornings and air pollution alert

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by Bright Choomanee 

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has forecasted that the cool air mass will continue to blanket the region, leading to cold mornings and frost on mountain peaks. The south will experience rain, and there is a warning for increased air pollution.

 

Today, January 21, the high-pressure system or cool air mass persists over upper Thailand and the South China Sea, causing morning fog and a slight temperature increase. The north, northeast, and central regions will remain cool to cold, while the east, upper south, and Bangkok including its vicinities will experience cool mornings.

Mountain peaks and highlands will be very cold, with frost in some areas. Residents are advised to take care of their health due to the cold weather, be cautious of fire hazards due to dry conditions, and exercise caution when travelling through foggy areas.

 

The TMD has issued a warning about rising PM 2.5 pollution due to an inversion layer, which can spread air pollutants. The northeast monsoon continues to cover the Gulf of Thailand, the south, and the Andaman Sea, causing 1 to 2 metres waves in the lower Gulf. Mariners in these areas should navigate with caution.

The current weather conditions contribute to the accumulation of dust particles. Air ventilation is currently rated as poor to weak, with the wind over upper Thailand weakening.

 

Dust particle concentration is expected to remain steady with slight fluctuations.

Weather forecast

North: Cool to cold with morning fog and a slight temperature increase. Minimum temperatures will range from 12 to 17 degrees Celsius, with maximum temperatures of 29 to 32°C. Mountain peaks will be very cold, with some frost and minimum temperatures of 3 to 13°C. Southwest winds will blow at 5 to 15 kilometres per hour.

 

Northeast: Cool to cold with some morning fog and a slight temperature increase. Minimum temperatures will range from 12 to 18°C, with maximum temperatures of 28 to 32°C.

 

Highlands will be very cold, with minimum temperatures of 6 to 14°C. Northeast winds will blow at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.

 

Central: Cool to cold with some morning fog and a slight temperature increase. Minimum temperatures will range from 15 to 18°C, with maximum temperatures of 31 to 34°C. Northeast winds will blow at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.

 

East: Cool with some morning fog and a slight temperature increase. Minimum temperatures will range from 16 to 22°C, with maximum temperatures of 32 to 34°C.

Northeast winds will blow at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves below 1 metre and around 1 metre offshore.

 

South (east coast): Cool mornings with isolated light rain, mainly in the lower part. Minimum temperatures will range from 18 to 24°C, with maximum temperatures of 30 to 33°C.

 

From Nakhon Si Thammarat upwards: northeast winds at 15 to 30 kilometres per hour, sea waves around 1 metre high. From Songkhla downwards: northeast winds at 15 to 35 kilometres per hour, sea waves 1 to 2 metres high.

 

South (west coast): Partly cloudy with cool mornings in the upper part. Minimum temperatures will range from 21 to 25°C, with maximum temperatures of 32 to 34°C.

 

Northeast winds will blow at 10 to 30 kilometres per hour, with sea waves below 1 metre and around 1 metre offshore, reported KhaoSod.

 

Bangkok and its vicinities: Cool with some morning fog and a slight temperature increase. Minimum temperatures will range from 18 to 22°C, with maximum temperatures of 32 to 34°C. Northeast winds will blow at 10 to 15 kilometres per hour.

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2025-01-22

 

 

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