The age-old phrase “it takes a village” emphasises the importance of a community working together for the benefit of all. This concept was explored in the 2024 ASEAN Strategic Policy Dialogue on Disaster Management (SPDDM), held on 23 August in Singapore. Through engaging panel discussions, experts shared their views on the importance of empowering communities,…
Download PDF FLASH UPDATE #2 – Monsoonal Flooding Country under monitoring: Myanmar OVERVIEW: As the effects of monsoon season in Myanmar, prolonged heavy rainfall has resulted to flooding situations in 75 townships in 10 regions (Kachin, Kayin, Sagaing, Tanintharyi, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Mon, Yangon and Ayeyarwady). IMPACTS: According to DDM Myanmar as…
Download PDF FLASH UPDATE #2 – Southwest Monsoon, Tropical Cyclones PRAPIROON (Butchoy) and GAEMI (Carina) Country under monitoring: Philippines OVERVIEW: According to PAGASA, at 0400H UTC+7 24 July, Typhoon GAEMI (Carina) further intensified as it headed towards Taiwan. Since 11 July 2024, the Southwest Monsoon, enhanced by TC PRAPIROON (Butchoy) and TC GAEMI…
Download PDF FLASH UPDATE #1 – Tropical Cyclone PRAPIROON (Storm No. 2 / Butchoy) Country under monitoring: Viet Nam OVERVIEW: According to Viet Nam’s National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) and Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA), on 21 July, Tropical Depression 04W (Butchoy) has strengthened into a Tropical Storm (No.…
Download PDF FLASH UPDATE #1 – Southwest Monsoon, Tropical Cyclones 91W (BUTCHOY) & 92W (CARINA) Countries under monitoring: Philippines, Viet Nam OVERVIEW: According to PAGASA, on 19 July at 1900H UTC+7, INVEST 91W west of Batangas and INVEST 92W east of Eastern Visayas developed into Tropical Depressions BUTCHOY (91W) and CARINA (92W), respectively. At…