BANGKOK (NBT WORLD) – The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning from March 16 to 20, as upper Thailand is expected to experience thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and lightning. The most intense conditions are forecast for March 16 and 17, followed by a sharp temperature drop. The Northeast may see a decrease of 5 to 8 degrees Celsius, while other regions will experience a drop of 2 to 4 °C.

Thailand Braces for Heat and Thunderstorms Across the North and Northeast from March 13th–18th

The weather shift is caused by a strong high-pressure system from China moving over upper Thailand and the South China Sea. With temperatures already reaching extreme levels, residents in affected areas are advised to prepare for severe storms. The abrupt change in conditions may impact communities, infrastructure, and agriculture.

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Krajangwit Johjit
National News Bureau of Thailand