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 […]
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Heavy Rain Alert: Flash Flood Warning Issued for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
CHIANG RAI – The Thai Meteorological Department recently issued an urgent severe weather warning for the whole of Northern Thailand. Heavy and continuous rainfall is currently battering the popular provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Both residents and international travelers must prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions throughout this entire weekend. Authorities stress that […]
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Thailand DDC Issues Urgent Warning as Rainy Season Bacterial Infections Claim Over 100 Lives
Thailand is facing a severe public health challenge as heavy monsoon rains bring a sharp surge in dangerous bacterial infections. The Department of Disease Control has confirmed that over 100 lives have already been lost this year. Health officials are urging farmers, outdoor laborers, and elderly residents to take immediate precautions against contaminated floodwaters. The […]
