TMD sounds the ‘rain’ alarm as monsoon hits 28 provinces
7 hours ago — Picture courtesy of Maksym Ivashchenko, Unsplash . The latest weather conditions have prompted the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) to issue a warning for severe monsoon rains affecting 28 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok. The capital is expected to experience intense rainfall covering 40% of the area, requiring residents to exercise caution.
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Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in ... - Associated Press News
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The Philippines brace for more storms amid devastating ... - UN News
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Heavy monsoon rains and floods kill at least 33 in south India and …
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Deadly Monsoon Flooding and Landslides Lash India - The New York Times
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Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps
Sep 2, 2024 — Intense monsoon rains and floods in India’s southern states have killed at least 25 people, with thousands rescued and taken to relief camps, officials say. At least 16 people have been...