The Meteorological Department warns of the most severe summer storms in many years. Bangkok faces risks until May 10, 2024, fearing that buildings may not be strong – billboards. Encountered strong winds, causing damage and affecting people’s lives. Reveals that hail storms in the northern region are a constant risk, Second Lieutenant Thanasit Iamanunchai Deputy Director-General of the Meteorological Department said that this year’s summer storms are more severe than every year. This is because the air temperature previously was extremely hot, reaching 40 degrees or more for several consecutive days. Because when cold weather hits, clouds form larger and taller than usual. Some clouds form as high as 13-15 kilometers above the ground and cause the wind that blows through the clouds to be highly violent. This causes the wind that blows with rain in summer storms to be violent. and large hailstones fell. “The occurrence of hail during summer storms. The northern region is larger than the northeastern region. Because the area of the northern region is higher Make the hail fall into large pieces. The same is true of the intensity of lightning. The North is more violent than other regions. Summer storms during this period are beginning to ease in some areas. Because it had been raining continuously for several days. But the area that has not had rain yet And there is still hot weather. Risk of encountering severe summer storms from now on.”Bangkok There will be summer storms until May 8, 2024, in the eastern and northeastern regions. Had to encounter a summer storm causing heavy rain. Especially in provinces that have not yet experienced heavy rain. Risk of encountering severe windstorms Meanwhile, areas at risk of experiencing storms until 9-10 May 2024 are Phetchabun, Lopburi, Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Bangkok and the northeastern region as a whole. Because cold air masses continue to spread during this period, “summer storms are caused by continuously extremely hot air. An example of a summer storm in 1989 when there was a trade fair in Ubon Ratchathani. When the storm hit, the shops that had tents set up at the trade fair were completely wiped out. For summer storms, severity has many components. This year there are important variables in the El Niño phenomenon. Therefore causing the intensity of the storm to be more than every year. And after that there will be more heat and drought.” Summer storms with strong winds and hail. Disasters that get worse every year, Second Lieutenant Thanasit views that What people need to be careful of during summer storms is strong wind gusts that may have wind speeds of around 100-200 kilometers per hour. If the strength of the wind collides with an unstable building, it will cause heavy damage. Because the force of the collision causes the speed of the wind to increase. As for the amount of rain, it is still not a concern, so we would like to warn people in the area. Risk of being affected by strong gusts of wind. Especially billboards that are not strong. In the Bangkok area or houses built in open areas At the same time, it should not be under large trees in open areas. or tall buildings that are not strong during rain because strong winds may cause tree branches Or an unstable building that falls and causes injury. In addition, you must be careful of dangers from hailstorms. Especially if you are driving. You should park on the side of the road. Because the hail from summer storms will be larger than normal. In addition, the strong wind force will increase the speed of the hail that falls and cause more damage than normal. Especially in the northern region, which is in high areas, there is more risk. Even though there are no problems with lightning during rainstorms during this period. But you shouldn’t be careless. Because when a summer storm occurs, there is a chance that the sky will be stronger than usual. Therefore, when it rains, you should stay indoors or in a shelter, not outdoors. And you should refrain from using phones that may conduct electrical current.
