Thailand’s cold snap set to last until mid-February
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Cool mornings can be expected in the east and upper south of Thailand, including Bangkok (above) and surrounding areas.
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BANGKOK – Thailand is expected to experience cool weather until mid-February due to a new strong high-pressure system from China, the Thai Meteorological Department said in a Facebook post on Jan 13.
Though the current high-pressure system covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea is weakening, the department forecasts cool to cold weather and morning fog in the north, north-east and central regions from Jan 14 to Jan 15.
Cool mornings can also be expected in the east and upper south, including Bangkok and surrounding areas. The department added that isolated heavy rains and 2m-high waves can be expected in the southernmost provinces of Thailand, thanks to the north-east monsoon.
The department also noted that a new strong high-pressure system from China will cover the upper north of Thailand and the South China Sea from Jan 16 to Jan 18, bringing lower temperatures and strong winds to the region.
The north-east monsoon could bring thundery showers and isolated heavy rain to the lower south, with winds expected to reach 2m to 3m high.
Although the new high-pressure system is expected to weaken between Jan 19 and Jan 27, the department predicts that cool weather will persist across the country until at least mid-February.
The department has also forecast an early arrival of the rainy season due to the La Nina weather phenomenon, though the average rainfall will be lower than the heavy rains experienced last June. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
