Thairath Online Special News Team had the opportunity to talk with Miss Chompari Chompurat, Director-General of the Meteorological Department has forecast the weather in 2022 by revealing that the summer storms that we encounter will be in the period from April 28 to May 2, after which It will rain less during the 3rd day. There may still be rain, but it is expected that on May 4, which is the day of the coronation ceremony, it is believed that there will be no rain.
but after at the end of this week may have to follow closely again because we found The wind began to form. in the pacific ocean Afraid that there might be a monsoon? if the wind is very strong can carry moisture into the air It may be formed “Summer Storm” 1 more ball, but… It is still not determined whether there will be a storm or not. must closely monitor the situation before If such monsoon winds form, it is expected to arrive in Thailand. at the end of this week and may causeheavy rain in the North and the Northeast as in the past
When asked if the “storm” came faster than usual Director-General of the Meteorological Department said that this year the rainy season came a little earlier than usual. But not much, which the Department is considering announcing the rainy season in the middle of this month, around May 11-12, but must look at 3 factors, which if all elements are available, the Meteorological Department will announce that the season rain
3 factors entering the rainy season include:
1. It rains continuously. and covers most of the country 60-70%
2. Wind direction from the lower level near the surface to a height of 3.5 km., change the direction to the southwest wind. which blows moisture from the Andaman Sea to cover the country continuously for 1-2 weeks
3. Upper winds, from an altitude of 5 km or more, change the direction to the northeasterly wind.
In the first half of the year, there will be rain, but during June-July, there may be conditionsRain”
Ms. Chompari spoke about the “Laniya” phenomenon causing Thailand to have more rain since the middle of last year. causing Thailand to have more rain than normal But for the rain during this period Caused by monsoon that blows through Thailand which is expected in June – July It will have the amount of precipitation close to normal.
When asked about how many storms will we encounter this year? Director-General of the Meteorological Department said Initially, it was expected that There will be about 2 tropical cyclones moving into Thailand. It is likely to blow through the northeastern and northern regions. Around August-September
When asked recently, it was reported that that there may be a drought or rain during Ms. Chompari explained that initially there was such a report that there may be a phenomenon “Enzo” (ENSO) by the phenomenon “La Niña” will continue until June – August. Then there will be about 50 percent of the “La Niña” condition during that time. In the middle of June-July There may be a “rain period” situation. The distribution of rain will be less. This may cause agriculture to cause water shortages.
“So during the rainy season there is a lot of water during May-June. various dams Therefore, it is necessary to reserve enough water for agriculture. to wait during August – September It will rain again and again.”
Initially, there was a meeting to discuss with the Royal Irrigation Department and the National Water Directorate (GNP) to have a meeting to plan to deal with this matter. With the Meteorological Department attending the meeting, with measures to support it already, most recently, the Governing Body has prepared this for a cabinet meeting.
Director-General of the Meteorological Department Concluding that this year, we will definitely not encounter heavy floods like 2011, even from the beginning of the year until the middle of the year, there will be heavy rains or there may be a storm. which would like the public to keep an eye on the news from the Meteorological Department. In the case of “rainy periods”, now there has been coordination with the relevant agencies to plan a response.
Special news team, Thairath Online reports.
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