BANGKOK, 21 February 2013 (NNT) – The Meteorological Department warned residents in the North and South of Thailand to brace for heavy rains during the next few days.

The weather bureau said that a high pressure cell from China is covering the Northeast, bringing thunder showers and strong winds. The temperature is also expected to drop by 3-5 degrees Celsius during February 21-23.

A depression which is set to make landfall near Malaysia will enhance monsoon rains over the South of Thailand, bringing more thunderstorms and rain showers between February 23-25.

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