ASEANEWS HEADLINE-WEATHER: Typhoon Wipha’ | BANGKOK: Thailand braces for Tropical Storm Wipha
Children play along a flooded street in Manila on July 21, 2025, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. PHOTO: AFP
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Storm Wipha Hits Northern Vietnam After Deadly Sweep Through Philippines
Typhoon Wipha hits hard
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BANGKOK (BERNAMA) – Thailand is preparing for Tropical Storm Wipha, which is forecast to track along the monsoon trough stretching across northern Thailand in the coming days.
Deputy Spokesperson for the Thai Prime Minister’s Office Anukool Pruksanusak said the public has been urged to brace for potential disruptions due to the severe weather.
This includes the potential immediate closure of schools located in the storm’s projected path.
“The government would like to emphasise the safety of the public. Please be prepared to handle the situation, pay attention to warnings, and follow the guidance of government agencies to minimise the impact and prevent potential losses,” he said in a statement published on the Royal Thai Government’s website yesterday.
He said the Agriculture Ministry has been instructed to minimise the impact on the agricultural sector.
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Anukool added that the Meteorological Department has issued a warning for Tropical Storm Wipha, which is expected to weaken into a tropical depression and later into a low-pressure system. He stressed that the storm would bring heavy rainfall to many parts of Thailand, particularly the north, upper northeast, western areas of the central region, and the east, with rain forecast to continue until today.
“The government urges people in the affected areas to be cautious of the risks posed by heavy to very heavy rainfall and the accumulation of rain, which may result in flash floods and forest runoff, particularly in foothill regions, areas near waterways, and low-lying zones,” he said.
As of Tuesday, it was reported that Tropical Storm Wipha had caused torrential rain and flooding in the Philippines, resulting in five fatalities and the displacement of thousands.
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Over 3,000 classrooms damaged in Philippines due to Monsoon rains
The Department of Education said it has directed field offices and schools to activate contingency plans for potential flooding and landslides as necessary, and to secure learning materials, school records, and essential equipment to prevent damage. PHOTO: ANN/PHILIPPINE DAILY
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MANILA (ANN/PHILIPPINES DAILY INQUIRER) – More than 3,000 classrooms across the Philippines have been damaged by the recent southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, according to the country’s Department of Education (DepEd).
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Since July 20, heavy rainfall linked to the southwest monsoon has severely affected parts of Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, including Metro Manila.
It was also reported in Vietnam that the storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the northern region. Local authorities have issued warnings for flash floods and landslides in low-lying and mountainous areas.
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PM orders swift action to mitigate Typhoon Wipha’s devastation
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| A section of eroded dyke in central Thanh Hóa Province caused by Typhoon Wipha. VNA/VNS Photo |
HÀ NỘI – Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has directed local leaders in typhoon-ravaged cities and provinces to take urgent steps to address the widespread damage caused by Typhoon Wipha, focusing on restoring agricultural production and stabilising livelihoods in affected communities
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