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Meteorological Dept Warns of Rising Temps and Southern Heavy Rain

Meteorological Dept Warns of Rising Temps and Southern Heavy Rain

Matichon•General•19m ago

Reader Briefing

The Meteorological Department warns of rising temperatures in upper Thailand and heavy to very heavy rainfall in the southern region.

  • •The Meteorological Department issued a weather forecast on November 13, 2026.
  • •Temperatures in upper Thailand are expected to rise by 1-2 degrees Celsius.
  • •Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast for southern provinces, particularly Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani.
  • •The weather shift is caused by a weakening high-pressure system or cold air mass over upper Thailand and the South China Sea.

Overview

  • •The Meteorological Department issued the forecast on November 13, 2026.
  • •A relatively strong high-pressure system or cold air mass covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea has weakened.
  • •The Meteorological Department warns residents in the south of dangers from heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoffs.
  • •The Meteorological Department advises people in upper Thailand to maintain their health due to changing weather conditions.
  • •The Meteorological Department advises farmers in upper Thailand to prepare for potential damage to agricultural produce.
  • •Temperatures in the Northeast, Central, and East regions are expected to increase by 1-2 degrees Celsius.
  • •Waves in the lower Gulf of Thailand are weakening to a moderate level with heights of approximately 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in areas with thunderstorms.
  • •The Meteorological Department advises sailors in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea to check routes and navigate with caution, avoiding areas with thunderstorms.

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Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)
The agency responsible for issuing weather forecasts and warnings for Thailand.

Place

Upper Thailand(ประเทศไทยตอนบน)
The region experiencing rising temperatures and changing weather conditions.
South(ภาคใต้)ℹ️
The region forecast to have heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Prachuap Khiri Khan(ประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️
A province in the south forecast for very heavy rainfall.
Chumphon(ชุมพร)ℹ️
A province in the south forecast for very heavy rainfall.
Surat Thani(สุราษฎร์ธานี)ℹ️
A province in the south forecast for very heavy rainfall.
South China Sea(ทะเลจีนใต้)ℹ️
The area where a high-pressure system or cold air mass has weakened.
Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️
A sea area where moderate northeasterly monsoons prevail and sailors are advised to be cautious.
Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️
A sea area where sailors are advised to check routes and navigate with caution.
North(ภาคเหนือ)ℹ️
A region experiencing cool weather and morning mist.
Northeast(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)ℹ️
A region experiencing cool weather, morning mist, and a temperature increase of 1-2 degrees Celsius.
Phetchaburi(เพชรบุรี)ℹ️
A province in the east coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Nakhon Si Thammarat(นครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️
A province in the east coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Phatthalung(พัทลุง)ℹ️
A province in the east coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️
A province in the east coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Pattani(ปัตตานี)
A province in the east coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Yala(ยะลา)
A province in the east coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️
A province in the east coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Ranong(ระนอง)ℹ️
A province in the west coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Phang Nga(พังงา)ℹ️
A province in the west coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Krabi(กระบี่)ℹ️
A province in the west coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Trang(ตรัง)
A province in the west coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Satun(สตูล)ℹ️
A province in the west coast of the south with forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain.