Bangkok, The Meteorological Department has announced that the North, Northeast, Central and South will experience heavy rain in some areas, with very heavy rain in some areas in the East, which could cause flash floods and forest runoff. The Meteorological Department forecasts the weather for the next 24 hours. The moderate southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. In addition, there is a low-pressure cell over the upper part of Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin. This will cause heavy rain in some areas of the North, Northeast, Central and South, with very heavy rain in some areas of the East. People in the aforementioned areas should beware of the dangers of heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rain, which may cause flash floods and forest runoff, especially on hillsides near waterways and lowlands. For waves in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, they are getting stronger. The upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand have waves about 2 meters high. The lower Andaman Sea and the lower Gulf of Thailand have waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, the waves are higher than 2 meters. Sailors in the aforementioned areas are asked to sail with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms. In addition, Typhoon "Kaemi" in the Pacific Ocean is expected to move through the Republic of China (Taiwan) and make landfall in the eastern part of China during July 25-26, 2024. This storm will not directly affect the weather in Thailand. Those who plan to travel to the aforementioned areas should check the weather conditions before traveling during this period. Regional weather forecast for July 25, 2024 Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thunderstorms in 70% of the area. Minimum temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-25 km/hr. Northern region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy to very heavy rain in some areas of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phaya o, Nan, Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Phitsanulok and Phetchabun. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-25 km/hr. Northeast: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan provinces. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 30-34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-20 km/hr. Central region: Thunderstorms in 70 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram and Samut Sakhon. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius. Southwesterly winds 10-25 km/hr. Eastern region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area and heavy to very heavy rain in some areas of Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 24-28 degrees Celsius, maximum temperature 31-34 degrees Ce lsius. Southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Waves in the sea are approximately 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon and Surat Thani. Minimum temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 31-36 degrees Celsius. From Surat Thani upwards: southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downwards: southwesterly winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves approximately 1 meter high. Further from shore and in areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 1 meter. Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 40 percent of the area and heavy rain in some areas of Ranong, Phang Nga and Phuket. Minimum temperature 25-27 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius. From Phuket upwards: southwesterly winds 20-35 km/hr. Waves approximately 2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. From Krabi downwards: southwesterly winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters high. In areas with thunderstorms, waves are higher than 2 meters. Source: Thai News Agency