Thai weather bureau warns 27 provinces of heavy rain
BANGKOK — 27 August 2026, The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain in parts of eastern Thailand, the western parts of the North and the Central region over the next 24 hours, with thunderstorms covering 60% of the area in some regions. The department said a relatively strong southwest monsoon is prevailing over the Andaman […] The post Thai weather bureau warns 27 provinces of heavy…
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain in 27 provinces across Thailand over the next 24 hours. Thunderstorms are expected to affect a significant portion of the country, with up to 60% of the area in some regions covered by these storms. The advice from local authorities is to be cautious of the heavy rain, accumulated rainfall, and potential flooding, as well as strong winds and waves in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Boaters are urged to exercise caution and avoid sailing through thunderstorms, while small boats in the upper Andaman Sea are advised to remain at anchor. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours reveals varying temperatures across the regions, ranging from 21-28°C, with the highest temperatures reaching up to 36°C. Southwest winds are also expected to impact different parts of the country, with varying speeds and wave heights, particularly in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand during thunderstorms.
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