News Forum - First day of Thailand’s rainy season: heavy rain warning for 36 provinces

[Thaiger]

Today, May 13, marks the first day of Thailand’s rainy season. A low pressure cell from upper Vietnam is expected to cause heavy rain and potential flash flooding in 36 provinces in the kingdom. The Meteorological Department advises people to be aware of the dangers caused by heavy rainfall. Sailors, especially on the Andaman Coast, should expect tall waves and thunderstorms and should proceed with caution. The rain is expected to reduce levels of dust and smog significantly. Here is the weather forecast from 6am today until 6am tomorrow… Northern Thailand Heavy rainfall is expected in Mae Hong Son, Chiang […]

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[HolyCowCm]

Couldn't ell it by me as there has been off and on rains for well over months now in CM. Just getting more frequent.

[oldschooler]

Thailand Rainy Season May to November. Phuket had heavy rain 11-12 May but today is blazing hot sunshine. Had a great long swim in the large complex pool.

[Marc26]

Samui was pouring rain my 1st 2 days

Then overcast the next 2 days.

 

And has been 3 straight days of sunshine and no rain 

[TWS60]

Last year's 'hot' season in my area was wetter than previous years I've been here.  Moreso this year, at least it felt that way from casual observation.   Enjoy the early rains, but am typically happy to be done with March and April's afternoon thunder & lighting storms as they cause a lot of power cuts - preemptive, or transformers blowing.  Also the crazy wind storms that can do damage to roof tiles and infrastructure. 

Now on to regular rain season.  Suspect the heavier than usual rains in my area have nearly topped up the reservoirs and water sheds already.  This could be an ugly year for floods (again).