Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain nationwide

The Meteorological Department reported today (August 29th) at 04:00 hours that an active low pressure trough lies across lower northern, central and northeastern Thailand and the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is moderate. Abundant rain and heavy rain are likely over the country in this period.

People in the provinces of Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima and Phetchabun should beware of flooding conditions during this period.

Meanwhile, Bangkok metropolis and vicinity will likely see almost widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rain. The minimum temperature will be 25 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius. The speed of southwesterly winds will be around 15 to 30 kilometers per hour.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 29 August 2007

Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain nationwide

The Meteorological Department reported today (August 29th) at 04:00 hours that an active low pressure trough lies across lower northern, central and northeastern Thailand and the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand is moderate. Abundant rain and heavy rain are likely over the country in this period.

People in the provinces of Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima and Phetchabun should beware of flooding conditions during this period.

Meanwhile, Bangkok metropolis and vicinity will likely see almost widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy rain. The minimum temperature will be 25 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius. The speed of southwesterly winds will be around 15 to 30 kilometers per hour.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 29 August 2007

I see the Thai Met Office is right on the ball given that's it's been raining here in Phuket since around midnight.

September and October are usually the wettest months of the year,

so the Met Dept does not need a crystal ball.........

September and October are usually the wettest months of the year,

so the Met Dept does not need a crystal ball.........

the sun is out in samui

BMA warns against depression in late August

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is being prepared to deal with depression expected in late August and warns people to avoid staying in open areas during thunderstorms.

Bangkok Deputy Governor Bannasopit Mekvichai (บรรณโศภิษฐ์ เมฆวิชัย) discloses that global warming contributes to more frequent and more severe natural disasters. As for Thailand, it is being influenced by the La Niña phenomenon, resulting in a premature raining season, thundershowers, and gusts. The research center for global weather change in the Southeast Asian region indicates that thundershower and gusts in Bangkok and the vicinities have been caused by a stronger Southwestern monsoon. Another factor attributing to the monsoon become stronger is heat dome phenomenon in Bangkok.

The deputy governor therefore suggests people to be prepared for dangers from thundershower during the period from late August to October. She encourages them to call the hotline 199 if see toppled billboards, trees, or electricity poles.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 30 August 2007

BMA warns against depression in late August

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Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 30 August 2007

Does late August get much later than the penultimate day of the month?

Certainly was heavy here in Phuket yesterday!

Couldn't hear a thing here as the roof at Carrefour sounds like a jet engine when it poors.

Sukhothai, Tak, Phetchabun and Kanchanaburi should beware of flash flood

The Meteorological Department reported today (August 31st) at 04:00 hours that a moderate southwest monsoon is over Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, and a low pressure cell covers upper Vietnam, causing thundershowers with isolated heavy rain across the country. In northern and central Thailand, continuous rainfall brings inundation mainly in Sukhothai, Tak, Phetchabun and Kanchanaburi provinces. People in these disaster prone areas should beware of flash flood during this period.

Meanwhile, Bangkok metropolis and vicinity will likely experience scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain. The minimum temperature will be 24 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius. The speed of southwesterly winds will be around 15 to 30 kilometers per hour.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 31 August 2007

Inundation may occur in North and Central

The Meteorological Department reported today (September 1st) at 04:00 hours that a southwest monsoon over Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand is intensifying, causing thundershowers with isolated heavy rain over the country. In northern and central Thailand, continuous rainfall brings inundation mainly in Lampang, Sukhothai, Tak, Phetchabun and Kanchanaburi provinces. People in these disaster prone areas should beware of flash flood during this period.

Meanwhile, Bangkok metropolis and vicinity will likely face scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rain. The minimum temperature will be 24 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature will be 33 degrees Celsius. The speed of southwesterly winds will be around 15 to 30 kilometers per hour.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 01 September 2007

BMA warns against depression in late August

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Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 30 August 2007

Does late August get much later than the penultimate day of the month?

must be lost in translation.....