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46 Provinces Warned of Thunderstorms, 6 Provinces Face PM2.5 Health Impacts

46 Provinces Warned of Thunderstorms, 6 Provinces Face PM2.5 Health Impacts

Matichon•General•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's National Disaster Warning Center issues alerts for severe weather and air quality issues across multiple provinces.

  • •Severe weather, including thunderstorms and strong winds, is forecast for 46 provinces starting May 8.
  • •Six provinces are experiencing air quality degradation, with PM2.5 levels beginning to impact health.
  • •Hot weather is also predicted for Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces.

Overview

  • •The National Disaster Warning Center issued a public warning on May 8, 08:00 AM, due to impending thunderstorms and strong winds.
  • •46 provinces will experience thunderstorms and strong winds, affecting local populations and infrastructure.
  • •Air quality in 6 provinces (Sukhothai, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Roi Et, Yasothon, and Ubon Ratchathani) is at a level that begins to impact health due to PM2.5.
  • •A wider range of provinces, including Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and others, will also experience thunderstorms and strong winds.
  • •Hot weather is expected in Tak and Kanchanaburi provinces, impacting residents and activities.
  • •The warning was issued on May 8, 08:00 AM, covering immediate and ongoing weather events.

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Key Entities

Organization

National Disaster Warning Center(ศูนย์เตือนภัยพิบัติแห่งชาติ)
The organization issuing public warnings for disaster preparedness in Thailand.

Place

Mae Hong Son Province(จ.แม่ฮ่องสอน)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Lamphun(ลำพูน)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Lampang(ลำปาง)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Phayao(พะเยา)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Phrae(แพร่)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Nan(น่าน)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Uttaradit(อุตรดิตถ์)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Tak(ตาก)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms, strong winds, and hot weather.
Sukhothai(สุโขทัย)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms, strong winds, and air pollution impacting health.
Kamphaeng Phet(กำแพงเพชร)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Phitsanulok(พิษณุโลก)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Phichit(พิจิตร)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Phetchabun(เพชรบูรณ์)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Nakhon Sawan(นครสวรรค์)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Uthai Thani(อุทัยธานี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Loei(เลย)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Nong Khai(หนองคาย)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Nong Bua Lamphu(หนองบัวลำภู)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Udon Thani(อุดรธานี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Chaiyaphum(ชัยภูมิ)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Khon Kaen(ขอนแก่น)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Nakhon Ratchasima(นครราชสีมา)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Chai Nat(ชัยนาท)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Nakhon Nayok(นครนายก)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Prachinburi(ปราจีนบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Chachoengsao(ฉะเชิงเทรา)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Rayong(ระยอง)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Chanthaburi(จันทบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Trat(ตราด)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Phetchaburi(เพชรบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Prachuap Khiri Khan(ประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Samut Sakhon(สมุทรสาคร)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Samut Songkhram(สมุทรสงคราม)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The capital city of Thailand, experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Phatthalung(พัทลุง)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Pattani(ปัตตานี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Phang Nga(พังงา)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Krabi(กระบี่)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Trang(ตรัง)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Satun Province(จ.สตูล)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Nakhon Phanom(นครพนม)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing air pollution impacting health and thunderstorms and strong winds.
Kalasin(กาฬสินธุ์)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing air pollution impacting health and thunderstorms and strong winds.
Roi Et(ร้อยเอ็ด)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing air pollution impacting health and thunderstorms and strong winds.
Yasothon(ยโสธร)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing air pollution impacting health and thunderstorms and strong winds.
Ubon Ratchathani(อุบลราชธานี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing air pollution impacting health and thunderstorms and strong winds.
Bueng Kan(บึงกาฬ)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Sakon Nakhon(สกลนคร)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Maha Sarakham(มหาสารคาม)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Mukdahan(มุกดาหาร)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Amnat Charoen(อำนาจเจริญ)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Buriram(บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Surin(สุรินทร์)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Sisaket(ศรีสะเกษ)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Kanchanaburi(กาญจนบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms, strong winds, and hot weather.
Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Suphanburi(สุพรรณบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Sing Buri(สิงห์บุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Ang Thong(อ่างทอง)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya(พระนครศรีอยุธยา)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Lopburi(ลพบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Saraburi(สระบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Sa Kaeo(สระแก้ว)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Nonthaburi(นนทบุรี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Nakhon Pathom(นครปฐม)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Chumphon(ชุมพร)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Surat Thani(สุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Nakhon Si Thammarat(นครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Yala(ยะลา)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.
Ranong(ระนอง)ℹ️
A province in Thailand experiencing thunderstorms and strong winds.

Law

PM 2.5ℹ️
Air pollutant particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers, levels of which are impacting health in six Thai provinces.

Timeline

May 8(วันที่ 8 พ.ค.)
The date when the National Disaster Warning Center issued its public warning and when weather events are expected.