Thailand’s northern region is bracing for severe summer storms, as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issues a warning for thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible hail in some areas. The warning, which took effect from 5am today, April 10, and is expected to continue until tomorrow, April 11, is a result of high-pressure systems from China extending over the northeast of the country and the South China Sea.
The country’s upper region is currently experiencing exceptionally hot weather, aggravated by westerly wind waves passing through Myanmar and upper northern Thailand. Such conditions are conducive to the formation of summer storms characterised by thunderstorms, gusty winds, and in some places, hailstorms, with lightning strikes also a possibility in certain areas.
The storms are anticipated to impact the northeast first, with other regions to follow. The public is advised to prepare for the storms by avoiding open spaces, taking shelter away from large trees, weak buildings, and advertising hoardings, and farmers are urged to safeguard their crops and livestock from potential damage.
In the north: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, and Tak.
In the northeast: Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Chaiyaphum, and Nakhon Ratchasima.
