April 22 - Hail storms hit Nam Nao District, Phetchabun Province, white like snow. As for Chiang Rai, a summer storm hits electricity poles, toppling down. Meteorological Department warns upper Thailand that there will be summer storms, thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail in some areas from April 23-26.
one Facebook user Post the message "Snowing" and a video clip. The picture of the rain that is pouring down heavily with hail falling in great numbers Until the white pile is a high hill in the area of Kokmon Subdistrict, Nam Nao District, Phetchabun Province, Mr. Suraphon Pannak, President of the Kokmon Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Nam Nao District, revealed that the incident occurred on the afternoon of the 21st. Apr. Rain clouds have formed until the sky is overcast. Then the rain poured heavily. with many hailstones It made a loud noise like thunder. White hail as snow along with a violent gale Until the people can't collect their belongings in time Because he didn't expect that both the wind and the rain would be this severe. Having to run away and escape into the chaotic house The strong wind also blew the boards located in front of the Sub-district Administrative Organization's office on the cars of villagers who came in contact until it was damaged. Both the wind and the rain and hail occurred for about an hour. The event then calmed down. Initially, there were 4 villages affected.
As for Chiang Rai, a summer storm hit and heavy rain in many areas on the evening of April 21, causing the electric poles to decorate with artistic patterns. on Wiang Burapha Road In the middle of the Chaloem Phrakiat Bridge, crossing the Kok River, Chiang Rai City Municipality, 2 trees fell across the traffic surface on the way up, with 2 cars stuck between the pillars that fell among the crowded traffic. Fortunately, no one was hurt. But it caused severe traffic jams on the upward side. The fire was extinguished widely. While other areas such as Mae Sai District, Mae Chan District, Wiang Chiang Rung District It rained from evening to night. And in some areas, small hail is mixed with the rain. From the wind and rain that fell this time, the PM 2.5 particulate matter decreased throughout the province for the first time in two months. The fire has been extinguished as well.
However, the Meteorological Department has warned that from 23 to 26 April there will still be a summer storm. In upper Thailand, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely. and hail in some areas.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency