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Final Announcement: Summer Storm Still Affects Several Areas Check 26 Provinces at Risk of Rainfall

Local20 Apr 2026 17:34 GMT+7

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Final Announcement: Summer Storm Still Affects Several Areas Check 26 Provinces at Risk of Rainfall

Final announcement "Summer Storm" stilloccursover the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions, warning 25provincesat riskof experiencing"thunderstorms" and strong gusty windsCheckwhich areas are affected

On 20 Apr 2026, the website of theMeteorological Departmentissued Announcement No. 13 regarding the summer storm over upper Thailand (effective until 20 Apr 2026), stating that the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions still experience summer storms in some areas. These storms involve thunderstorms, strong gusty winds, occasional hail, and possible lightning due to southerly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea over the northeastern and eastern regions and the upper Gulf of Thailand, while the country experiences hot to very hot weather.

Residents in upper Thailand are advised to beware of summer storm dangers by avoiding open spaces, large trees, weak structures, and billboards. Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare to protect crops and livestock from potential damage. People should also take care of their health during weather changes.

The public is urged to follow announcements from the Meteorological Department and can check updates on their websitehttp://www.tmd.go.thor by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours a day.

The provinces expected to be affected by thunderstorms and strong gusty winds on 20 Apr 2026 are as follows:

Moderate risk

  • Northern region: Nan, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces
  • Northeastern region: Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng KanNong Bua Lamphu, Sakon NakhonNakhon Phanom, Udon Thani, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces
  • Eastern region: Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces