Typhoon Fengshen is approaching: Thailand on weather alert this weekend

Tropical storm Fengshen is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to several regions of Thailand this weekend.

Fengshen, the 24th tropical storm of the year, is expected to make landfall in Vietnam between Thursday and Saturday and bring moderate rain to northeastern Thailand and heavy rain to Chanthaburi and Trat provinces, as well as to the west coast of the southern region.

Chawalit Chanthararat, CEO of Team Consulting Engineering and Management, indicated that Fengshen caused heavy rainfall in the southern Philippines on Sunday and moved to the South China Sea on Monday.

The storm is gradually gaining strength as it moves southwest.

Hainan Island is expected to be hit by heavy rain on Wednesday as Fengshen heads towards Vietnam.

The storm will weaken rapidly after hitting Vietnam, due to the influence of colder weather from China.

You can track Fengshen's movement on the Zoom Earth website.

Heavy isolated rainfall hits southern Thailand

Position of Tropical Storm Fengshen on Tuesday, October 21 at 10:50 am. Satellite map: Zoom Earth

The Thai Meteorological Department announced on Tuesday, October 21, that a moderate high-pressure system from China had extended over the South China Sea and northern Vietnam.

It is expected to extend further into northern Laos and northeastern Thailand, while easterly winds blow over the Gulf, the south and the Andaman Sea.

Less rain is expected in the north and northeast, with cooler mornings and temperatures dropping accompanied by strong winds.

In the south, isolated torrential rains and thunderstorms are expected, with accumulations that can cause flash flooding and overflows, particularly along waterways near foothills and lowlands.

Residents are advised to avoid crossing areas prone to recurrent flooding.

See: Thailand: flooding continues as a new storm approaches

Residents in the north and northeast of Thailand need to be vigilant due to changing weather conditions.

Winds and waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are expected to reach about 1 meter and exceed 2 meters during storms.

All vessels are advised to navigate with caution and avoid areas of thunderstorms.

Weather forecast for Tuesday, October 21

Rain in Thailand.

Bangkok and its surroundings

Isolated thunderstorms.

Minimum temperature of 25 to 26 °C, maximum of 34 to 35 °C.

Northern Region

Cool morning with a slight drop in temperature.

Isolated thunderstorms mainly in Mae Hong Son, Tak, and Kamphaeng Phet.

Minimum temperature of 20 to 23 °C, maximum of 32 to 35 °C.

Northeastern Region

Cool morning with a temperature drop of 1 to 2 °C and strong winds.

Minimum temperature of 20 to 24 °C, maximum of 31 to 33 °C.

Central Region

Isolated thunderstorms mainly in Kanchanaburi, Suphanburi, Ratchaburi and Samut Songkhram.

Minimum temperature 23-25 °C, maximum 32-35 °C.

Eastern Region

Isolated thunderstorms mainly in Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.

Minimum temperature 24-25 °C, maximum 33-36 °C.

Wave height around 1 meter and over 2 meters during thunderstorms.

Southern Region (East Coast)

Fairly widespread thunderstorms and heavy isolated rain in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.

Minimum temperature 23-25 °C, maximum 31-34 °C.

Wave height around 1 meter and over 2 meters during thunderstorms.

Southern Region (West Coast)

Fairly widespread thunderstorms, mainly in Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.

Minimum temperature from 23 to 25 °C, maximum from 30 to 33 °C.

Wave height around 1 meter and over 2 meters during thunderstorms.

See also:

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Source : Thai PBS World, The Nation Thailand