Bangkok braces for thunderstorms as severe weather hits Thailand

Bangkok and 25 other provinces across Thailand are bracing for thunderstorms, as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issues a severe weather warning for the next 24 hours. Bangkok is expected to see heavy rainfall in 20% of its area, accompanied by strong gusts of wind. The south faces turbulent seas with waves forecasted to exceed 2 metres in storm-affected areas.

The turbulent weather to a low-pressure system caused by intense heat covering upper Thailand. This system is expected to bring hot weather during the day with scattered thunderstorms. Meanwhile, southern and southeastern winds are carrying moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea over upper Thailand, contributing to thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Residents are advised to take care of their health due to the current hot weather conditions. In the Gulf of Thailand, southern…