BANGKOK: Another strong high-pressure system from China will extend to Thailand and the South China Sea from Sunday to Tuesday (Jan 26-28), bringing a decrease in temperature and strong winds, the Thai Meteorological Department said on Friday (Jan 24).
A 3-5 °C temperature drop is forecast in the Northeast, while a decrease in temperature by 2-4 °C is likely in the North, the Central region including Bangkok metropolitan area and the East, the department said.
People in affected areas should take care of their health due to cool to cold weather and beware of fire hazards due to dry air, the department advised.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon prevailing over the Gulf of Thailand, the South and the Andaman Sea will strengthen from Sunday, bringing more rain and isolated heavy downpours to the South.
Waves in the lower Gulf will rise to 2-3 metres high and above 3 metres high in thundershowers, while waves in the upper Gulf and the Andaman Sea are likely to be 1-2 metres high and above two metres in thundershowers, the department said.
The department urged people in the South to beware of heavy rain and inshore surges. All ships should proceed with caution and keep off thundershowers.
Small boats in the Gulf should stay ashore during Monday and Tuesday, it added. - The Nation/ANN