Bangkok, The Meteorological Department has announced the official start of the rainy season from 20 May, finding that all meteorological factors have been met. This year's rainy season may have 1 - 2 tropical cyclones equal to the normal average. The El Niño condition will end. Then it turns back to La Niña, causing a lot of rain. Therefore, at the end of the rainy season there will be heavy rainfall, causing flash floods and flash floods in some areas. Ms. Kanwee Sitthicheapak, Director-General of the Meteorological Department, said that Announcement has been made The beginning of the rainy season in Thailand 2024. Thailand has ended the summer season and started the rainy season. Since yesterday (May 20th) due to the upper Thailand area The weather conditions include heavy rain covering more than 60 percent of the area and continuing for 3 or more days. In addition, the upper level winds that blow over Thailand at an altitude of about 1.5 kilometers have changed to southwest winds. which will continue to bring happiness from the Andaman sea to cover the area of ??Thailand The upper level wind at an altitude of about 10 kilometers has changed to an easterly wind. When all three meteorological factors are complete, it is considered It is the entry of the rainy season in Thailand this year. The rainy season in upper Thailand ends around mid-October. As for the southern region, especially the east coast, there will continue to be heavy rain until mid-January. For the ENSO phenomenon, it is currently in a weak El Niño condition. It is the end of the El Niño period. It is expected that it will enter a neutral state in June. Then it became a weak La Niña in July, causing this year's rainy season. The amount of rain and distribution of rain has improved. The Meteorological Department expects that in the rainy season of 2024 there may be 1 - 2 tropical cyclones moving into Thailand according to the normal average, unlike in 2023, which will have no tropical cyclones moving into Thailand at all. There is a high chan ce that it will move through the northeastern and northern regions in August and September, which will affect the water cost situation this year. Better than last year As for the total amount of rain in the rainy season, it is expected that It will be similar to 2023, where in 2023 the total rainfall in the rainy season will be 1% more than the normal average between mid-June and mid-July. There may be a period of rain. Areas outside the irrigation area must be wary of water shortages. But in August and September there will be heavy rain. In addition, it is expected that There will be a tropical cyclone moving through Thailand, so we must keep an eye on the amount of accumulated rain that may cause flash floods and flash floods. Mr. Somkuan Tonchan, Director of the Weather Inspection and Surveillance Division, said that During this period, southwestern winds begin to blow over the Andaman Sea and Thailand, causing more widespread rain and thunderstorms in every region of Thailand. Most of the rain occurs in the afternoon to evening. In addition, there are two wind trends, namely the southeast wind and the southwest wind. During this period, you must be careful of thunderstorms, strong wind gusts and possible lightning strikes. The southern region has continuous rain on both sides, especially the southern Andaman coast. Be careful of heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds. From the influence of the southwest wind that blows over In addition, between 22 - 26 May, the low pressure area covering the lower Bay of Bengal will intensify and is likely to move into the upper Bay of Bengal. As a result, the southwest monsoon that blows over the Andaman Sea has become stronger. This will cause more rain and heavy rain in some places. Flash floods and flash floods may occur. Expected province There will be heavy to very heavy rain in some places as follows: May 21, 2024 The northern region includes Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Sukhothai, P hichit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. The northeastern region includes the provinces of Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket and Ubon Ratchathani. The central region includes Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Saraburi, Suphanburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram. Eastern region includes Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. Southern region includes Phetchaburi Province. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. May 22, 2024 The northern region includes Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Sukhothai, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. The northeas tern region includes the provinces of Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Amnat Charoen, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Mukdahan and Nakhon Ratchasima. The central region includes Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Singburi, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphanburi, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, including Bangkok and surrounding areas. Eastern region includes Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. Southern region includes Phetchaburi Province. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. Date: 23-24 May 2024 The northern region includes Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet and Phichit provinces. The central region includes Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, including Bangkok and su rrounding areas. Eastern region includes Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. Southern region includes Phetchaburi Province. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. For the southern region, be careful of wind waves in the Andaman Sea, which are quite strong. By the Andaman Sea Waves are 2-3 meters high in the upper part. In thunderstorm areas, waves are more than 3 meters high. In the lower Andaman Sea, waves are about 2 meters high. In thunderstorm areas, waves are more than 2 meters high. In the Gulf of Thailand, waves are about 1 meter high. Stay 1-2 meters away from shore and in areas with thunderstorms, waves higher than 2 meters. Boaters in the lower Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand should sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. For boaters in the upper Andaman Sea, they should refrain from sailing during 22 - 26 May. Ask the public to follow announcements from the Meteorological Department. And you can follow the information on the Meteorological Department website. http://www.tmd.go.th Or the weather forecast hotline 1182 available 24 hours a day. Source: Thai News Agency
