Southwest monsoon brings heavy rain to fewer areas, but floods still likely
PAGASA says moderate to intense rain may persist in more than a dozen areas from Monday afternoon, August 10, to Tuesday afternoon, August 11
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Severe Floods Hit Northern Thailand: Emergency Crews Rush to Help
CHIANG RAI – Heavy rains have triggered severe flash floods in Chiang Rai and across four other provinces in Northern Thailand this week. Local authorities are now rushing to provide urgent relief to all affected families in the region. The sudden natural disaster has caused massive damage to local homes, roads, and vital agricultural farms. […]
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For weary Luzon, still no letup in rain due to southwest monsoon
The southwest monsoon will still trigger significant rainfall in the next few days, PAGASA warns the public on Sunday afternoon, August 9
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Tropical Depression Maymay exits landmass via Isabela; monsoon rain to continue
PAGASA expects Tropical Depression Maymay (Kujira) to weaken into a remnant low as early as Thursday evening, August 6, but the southwest monsoon will trigger more rain
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Maymay weakens into LPA; Dolphin enhances southwest monsoon
PAGASA says the low pressure area that used to be Maymay (Kujira) will be fully absorbed into the circulation of Typhoon Dolphin on Friday, August 7. Meanwhile, the enhanced southwest monsoon is affecting Luzon and Western Visayas.
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Metro Manila, over 20 provinces still face heavy rain from southwest monsoon
The southwest monsoon is still being enhanced by Typhoon Dolphin on Saturday, August 8. Meanwhile, there is a new low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
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Chiang Rai Gears Up for El Niño: Provincial Administration Takes Proactive Steps
CHIANG RAI – The Chiang Rai Provincial Administration is taking proactive and early action to face the upcoming El Niño weather pattern. Provincial leaders are focusing heavily on sustainable water management to protect both homes and farms. This proactive approach aims to secure enough water for daily living and agriculture this year. On July 9, […]
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Emergency Alert!! Late-Night Cell Broadcast Warns Chiang Rai Residents of Flash Floods
CHIANG RAI — A sudden emergency alert woke residents in northern Thailand early Monday morning as heavy monsoon rains threatened local communities. At 1:48 a.m. on July 13, 2569 (2026), the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation sent a critical Cell Broadcast warning directly to mobile phones in the Mae Pao Subdistrict of Phaya Mengrai […]
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Thailand Monsoon Alert: Severe Rain & Flash Flood Warnings Hit North
A intensifying southwest monsoon is sweeping across Thailand, bringing widespread rainfall and localized flash flood risks to multiple regions. Weather forecasters warn that northern and upper northeastern provinces will experience the heaviest downpours over the coming days. Local authorities are urging residents in vulnerable hilly and low-lying areas to remain cautious as rainfall rapidly accumulates. […]
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Floods in Thailand: Extreme Weather, Economic Fallout, and Future Risks
Thailand is currently facing an escalating battle against extreme, unpredictable weather. Severe flooding continues to threaten communities, deeply impacting both local lives and the national economy. Over the past year, relentless storms have tested the country’s disaster preparedness like never before. From the devastating late 2025 southern monsoons to fresh mid-2026 heavy rain warnings, the […]
