Downpours expected in all parts of Thailand

[Norseman]

BANGKOK, April 24 (TNA)

All parts of Thailand are forecast to face downpours of rain this week and the northern and northeastern regions are particularly warned to be well prepared for summer storms with possible hailstones.

The Meteorological Department said in a statement released on Monday that the country's nothern, northeastern and eastern regions could face summer storms with heavy downpours of rain and possible hailstones over the next couple of days.

These are because a high pressure ridge from southern China are covering the warmer regions.

Downpours of rain in the country's northern. central and southern regions throughout this week would also be caused by a low pressure ridge moving northward from the South China Sea through Thailand's southern Andaman Sea, said the weather bureau.

Residents in all the affected areas are warned to be well prepared for possible floods and damages of assets.

Meanwhile, heavy downpours of rain were reported in all areas in the country's northeastern Ubon Ratchathani Province on Monday,

This led to inundations in some areas, causing a traffic snarl for hours before the flooding receded, according to a local TNA reporter.

[Guess]

My advice here is when you see dark clouds approaching head quickly for your favourite bar and stay there until the rain subsides. You may even be able to earn a free beer by placing plastic containers under the leaky bits.

[Big Boy]

Guess,

Very sound advice - I had to endure several hours trapped in a bar during the 15 Apr evening downpour. Only went out for a couple, but that turned in to a dozen or so. Thorougly enjoyed the river flowing down Poonsuk Road.

The most amazing thing is the fact that it is virtually flat in the Poonsuk Road area, but the river was really very fast flowing for about 2 hours. Where did all of that water come from? To sustain such a torrent for such a period, the water must have travelled a considerable distance.

[lomuamart]

Yes, from the hills at high tide.

[Bas]

Getting trapt in a bar while having longtime downpours, always have being to me, a special, cosy or even romantic experience. Hope i have some rain in may.

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