Thailand Prepares Water Plan as El Niño Threatens Lower Rainfall
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
The Royal Irrigation Department speeds up drought plans as mid-year El Niño signals emerge and 57% below-normal rainfall affects high-risk areas nationwide.
Hagupit stays offshore as Thailand warned of rain and gusty winds
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
Hagupit is not expected to directly affect Thailand, but an expert warns of thunderstorms, gusty winds, flash floods in the South and lower rainfall linked to El Niño.
Super El Niño could bring severe drought to ASEAN and push 2027 to record heat
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
El Niño this year is expected to intensify into a “Super El Niño”, with Southeast Asia among the regions likely to be hit hardest by prolonged drought and sharply reduced rainfall.