YANGON: Floods in Myanmar sparked by Typhoon Yagi have displaced more than 235,000 people and killed at least 33, the junta said on Friday (Sep 13). “There are 236,649 people from 59,413 households who were displaced because of typhoon floods … There were 33 deaths and one person injured around the country,” junta spokesman Zaw … Read more
BANGKOK: Thailand deployed military special forces in the northern province of Chiang Rai on Thursday (Sep 12) after flooding marooned thousands that authorities are trying to reach with boats and helicopters. At least 33 people have died across Thailand since mid-August from a spate of rain-related incidents including landslides, with nine fatalities this week in … Read more
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan wrote to their Vietnamese counterparts on Wednesday (Sep 11) to offer their condolences on the loss of lives caused by Typhoon Yagi. In his letter addressed to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Mr Wong wrote that he was “deeply saddened to hear … Read more
“I was scared but I told myself I have to be calm. Wait and assess the situation,” he said. The waters have gone down, allowing Ekkapol to reach the ground floor of the house, but they cannot leave because the current outside is still too strong, he said. Ekkapol and his “Wild Boars” team spent … Read more
Typhoon Yagi is bearing down on Hong Kong this week, bringing with it unstable weather, so you might want to postpone your alfresco meals, rooftop dinner parties and outdoor activities. For those looking to wine and dine this weekend come rain or shine, here are some cosy indoor suggestions. 1. Cornerstone Inspired by the flavours … Read more
