Thailand’s Lampang province hits 42 degrees Celsius

Thailand’s northern Lampang province is gripped by scorching heat, with temperatures soaring to 42 degrees Celsius in the Thoen district on Monday.

Yesterday, April 2, marked the highest temperatures recorded this summer, with the Mueang district also experiencing extreme heat, reaching 41.8 Celsius, as reported by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).

This heatwave, which commenced on March 28, has seen temperatures consistently surpassing 40 Celsius for six consecutive days. The department forecasts that the province will endure high temperatures throughout the month, ranging between 38 Celsius and 40 Celsius on average.

The severity of the situation is underscored by comparing current temperatures with data from the past five years. Notably, Lampang’s Thoen district previously recorded a staggering 44.2 Celsius, the highest temperature ever documented in Thailand.

The department’s outlook suggests that the upper regions of Thailand will continue to face intense heat until April 8, with a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds due to southern and southwestern winds prevailing in the region.

In addition, thunderstorms are anticipated in the south during the coming week due to the prevailing northwestern wind over the Andaman Sea and the southeastern wind in the Gulf of Thailand.

The department’s temperature predictions across different regions raise concerns, with temperatures in the northern parts ranging from 38 Celsius to 44 Celsius, the northeast expecting temperatures between 36 Celsius and 43 Celsius, the central regions facing a rise between 35 Celsius and 44 Celsius, and the eastern regions experiencing temperatures between 33 Celsius and 41 Celsius, as reported by Bangkok Post.

For Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, temperatures are expected to range from 34 Celsius to 41 Celsius until the beginning of next week, indicating a prolonged period of intense heat for residents.