Songkran: The Meteorological Department warns the upper part of Thailand to prepare for summer storms, thunderstorms, strong winds and hail.
According to Thai News Agency, the Meteorological Department has announced that the upper part of Thailand will experience a summer storm, which will be characterized by thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail, as well as lightning in some areas, and heavy rain in some areas of the North. People in the upper part of Thailand are advised to be careful of the dangers of summer storms and heavy rain. They should avoid routes with recurring flooding problems, especially low-lying areas where short-term flooding may occur. They should also avoid open areas, under large trees, unstable structures, and billboards. They should also be extra careful when organizing outdoor activities during the Songkran Festival. Farmers should prepare to prevent possible damage to agricultural products and livestock, and take care of their health during the changing weather conditions. This is because a high-pressure area or moderately cold air mass from China has spread to cover the upper northeastern part of Thailand and the South Ch ina Sea, along with easterly and southeasterly winds blowing over the upper part of Thailand. The weather in these areas is hot.
For the South, there will be thunderstorms due to the westerly and northwesterly winds covering the Andaman Sea, the South, and the Gulf of Thailand. The waves in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea will be approximately 1 meter high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves will be higher than 2 meters. Sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea should avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.
Weather conditions affecting dust accumulation during this period indicate that dust/smog accumulation in the upper northern region is at a fairly high to high level, with a tendency to decrease due to increased rainfall in the said area.