Tropical storm warning in effect for next five days

2021-09-13T17:00+0200phnompenhpost (en)

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) secretariat has issued an alert that a tropical storm is set to make landfall in Mekong countries bringing flooding and landslides. Lam Hung Son, the secretariat’s head of regional flood and drought management centre, said on September 10 that Tropical Storm Conson,....

Tropical storm Conson expected to cause heavy rain in eastern and northeastern provinces today

2021-09-13T10:52+0200pattayamail (en)

Provinces in the Northeast (Nakhon Phanom, Sakhon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Kalasin, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Roi Et, Maha Sarakham, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani), and in the East (Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat) are warned of heavy rains and flash floods today.

Viet Nam: Tropical storm set to make landfall in Mekong countries, brining flooding, landslides

2021-09-13T04:21+0200reliefWeb (en)

Vientiane, Lao PDR, 10 September 2021 Tropical storm Conson will make landfall during the coming days, bringing heavy rainfall and high winds to countries of the Lower Mekong Basin, the Mekong River Commission Secretariat said today. “We have already alerted national agencies in Cambodia, Lao PDR,....

Banteay Meanchey governor urges immediate response to extreme floods

2021-09-13T02:27+0200khmertimes (en)

Um Reatrey, Governor of Banteay Meanchey Province and Panh Khem Bunthorn, Deputy Chief of Cabinet of Hun Sen, together with the Joint Forces, embarked on a mission to inspect all flooded areas in the province, to assess aid, immediate relief work as well us urgent works to divert flood waters or surging rivers.

Mongkul Borey river in Soeur commune over flows, flooding farmland and villages

2021-09-12T01:53+0200khmertimes (en)

Heavy rain in Northeast and East of Thailand , as a result of Tropical Storm Conson is wrecking havoc on the Northeast and East of Thailand and water run offs has flooded large tracks of land in Banteay Meanchey;s Malai and Mongkul Borey Districts. Rath Dasinang, Governor of Mongkul Borei District,....

Tropical storm Conson anticipated to make landfall, flash floods in northern regions expected

2021-09-10T13:42+0200khmertimes (en)

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat is warning that tropical storm Conson will make landfall in the coming days, resulting in heavy rainfall and high winds. “We have already alerted national agencies in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam on the arrival of Conson and possible impacts....

Tropical storm Conson expected to cause more rain in eastern regions of Thailand

2021-09-09T10:59+0200pattayamail (en)

The Meteorological Department issued a warning Rayong and Chonburi (Pattaya and Jomtien areas) to expect torrential rainfall. The Meteorological Department is closely monitoring the development of tropical storm Conson expected to move into the South China Sea this week, while a monsoonal trough and....

MRC seeks joint efforts to tackle floods, drought

2021-09-09T02:03+0200khmertimes (en)

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) announced yesterday that flood and drought problems remain one of the key challenges for the Lower Mekong region, causing more damage and fatalities than any other natural disaster. The repercussions of floods alone account for $70 million annually.

Rain forecast from monsoon trough, approaching tropical storm Conson

2021-09-08T17:10+0200thaipbs (en)

The Thai Meteorological Department warned today (Wednesday) that most parts of Thailand , which have been hit by heavy rain over the past few days, are expected to face more rain later this week, due to the influence of tropical storm “Conson”. Also known as “Jolina” in the Philippines, “Conson” will....

Thailand expects more rain as tropical storm Conson moves closer

2021-09-07T12:32+0200thainews (en)

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Meteorological Department is closely monitoring the development of tropical storm Conson expected to move into the South China Sea this week, while a monsoonal trough and influence from yet another emerging storm is expected to cause more rain in the upper east regions of Thailand from tomorrow.

Hurricane Ida Raises the Question: How Can Cities Keep Subways Safe in an Era of Climate Crisis Flooding?

2021-09-03T21:25+0200time (en)

A s the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed over the northeast Wednesday night, dumping a record-shattering 3.15 inches of rain on New York City in a single hour, water began to pour into the city’s subways. The system flooded in 46 locations and the MTA cut service across all lines overnight.

Refugees hit hardest as deadly floods sweep across continents

2021-09-03T01:22+0200myanmarnews (en)

As heavy rains and floods dominate headlines around the world, displaced people and those living in conflict zones are among the worst affected. Wind and heavy rain from monsoons and typhoons has bombarded much of Asia . There have also been downpours and flash floods in parts of Latin America and Africa.

NYC's Subway Flooding Isn't A Fluke. It's The Reality For Cities In A Warming World

2021-09-02T17:53+0200npr (en)

"None of us had seen people with water up to their necks, standing in underground trains," says Slobodan Djordjevic, an engineer at the University of Essex who specializes in flooding of underground train systems. Djordjevic has spent much of his career studying floods in subway tunnels. But he says he was shocked by what he saw happening in China.

ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 34, 23 – 29 August 2021

2021-08-30T10:40+0200reliefWeb (en)

REGIONAL SUMMARY. For the thirty-fourth (34th) week of 2021, a total of 37 disasters (1 earthquake, 22 floods, 9 landslides, 2 storms, and 3 wind-related) affected the region. Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand , and Viet Nam have reportedly been affected. Hydro-meteorological (flooding, landslides and....