Thailand is developing high-resolution climate data and risk-mapping tools to prepare for the El Nino weather pattern that global agencies expect to persist through early 2027, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said on Tuesday, News.Az reports, citing Xinhua.
Citing data from international climate organizations, the ministry stated that the world is almost certain to enter El Nino conditions in June–July, with intensity expected to peak between November 2026 and January 2027.
Phirun Saiyasitpanich, director-general of the Department of Climate Change and Environment, said rainfall across many parts of Thailand is expected to fall below normal levels from June 2026 to January 2027, adding that the wet season could see reduced rainfall if the phenomenon strengthens.
He also said the southern region is likely to experience lower rainfall in December and January, while average temperatures nationwide are expected to be slightly above normal, which could result in a milder-than-usual winter, according to a statement.
In response, the department said it has developed climate projections extending to the year 2100, covering rainfall, temperature, and humidity trends. The Climate Change Information Center is sharing this data with relevant agencies for long-term flood and drought planning.
The department is also working on a high-resolution river flood-risk dataset and a subdistrict-level climate risk map covering floods, droughts, landslides, sea-level rise, and rising temperatures, the official noted.
He added that the risk map will help identify vulnerable communities and agricultural land, guide budget and manpower allocation, support farmers in adjusting planting schedules and crop choices, and assist urban planning efforts to avoid construction of critical infrastructure in hazard-prone areas.
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