Preparations underway in Bangkok as severe thunderstorms forecasted
Heyy there! Buckle up, because it looks like Bangkok and its neighborhood are in for a stormy weekend! The Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert, predicting a whopping 70% chance of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in parts of the capital on both Saturday and Sunday.
regions like the North, Central Plains, and East are braced for some serious downpours. Folks living in low-lying areas, near foothills, or along natural waterways, you better keep your eyes peeled for flash flood and runoff reports. And farmers, guard your crops like they're precious babies — there's a chance they might get a weather-related beating.
As for the cause of this wild weather, you can thank the combination of a monsoon trough hanging out over upper northern Thailand and upper Laos, and a moderate south-westerly monsoon cruising across the Andaman Sea, the South, and the Gulf of Thailand. Sounds like a weather party, but not one you'd want to attend without an umbrella.
Winds will bemdium in the Andaman Sea and Gulf, with waves reaching about two metres in the upper zones and one to two metres in the lower zones. But if thunderstorms are in the area, be prepared for waves that exceed two metres. So, mariners, maybe hold off on any fancy sailing adventures until things calm down.
Tropical Storm Wutip, currently chillin' over the Gulf of Tonkin, is forecast to hit land in southern China on Saturday. But don't worry, Bangkok and the surrounding areas are not expected to feel Wutip's wrath directly. Still, if you're planning a trip to the region, make sure to check weather updates before you go. Safety first, folks!
So, what can you expect from Bangkok's weather in the next two days? Typical early rainy season stuff, really: warm temperatures, occasional rain (possibly localized showers), and high humidity levels. In other words, grab a cold drink, settle in, and prepare for some classic Thai monsoon action!
Prepare for heavy rainfall in regions such as the North, Central Plains, and East, as the weather alert issued by the Meteorological Department predicts a high 70% chance of thunderstorms in Bangkok and its neighborhood over the weekend. Moreover, weather-forecasting suggests that farmers in these areas should brace for potential damage to their crops.
