Thailand Meteorological Department Issues Rain Forecast for October 24

Key summary

The Thailand Meteorological Department forecasted continued rainfall over Southern Thailand on October 24, with 60-70% of the area expected to see rain. Bangkok and surrounding areas are projected to have a 30% chance of thunderstorms. The department warned that high-pressure systems weakening over Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, and the South China Sea, combined with easterly winds and a monsoon trough crossing central Southern Thailand, could lead to sudden flooding and flash floods in low-lying areas and mountainous slopes near waterways. Sea conditions in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are expected to have waves exceeding 2 meters in areas with thunderstorms, prompting warnings for ships to exercise caution.