Late and short cold season forecast for Thailand

23 Sept 03:09 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's cold season is forecast to begin in early November, two weeks later than usual, and conclude by late January instead of late February, attributed to the effects of El Niño.
Average low temperatures in northern Thailand are expected to be higher than normal (21-22oC), with the coldest period anticipated from late December to late January, potentially reaching 9-10oC in high northern areas.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.