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Flash Update: No. 1 – Tropical Cyclone NARRA and Southwest Monsoon – Countries under monitoring: Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam - Sunday, 23 August 2026, 1200 HRS (UTC +7)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 24, 2026
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Key takeaway The storm's center is currently located over the sea, approximately 135km east of certain coastal areas.
Tropical Cyclone NARRA is being monitored as it tracks near the northern coast of Vietnam. The storm's center is currently located over the sea, approximately 135km east of certain coastal areas. A strong monsoon is also prevailing across mainland Southeast Asia, combining with a monsoon trough to affect several countries.
Further information on the storm's movement and affected areas is available. The situation is being closely watched, with updates provided as necessary. Details on the storm's expected path and potential impact can be found in the latest flash update.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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