Flash floods struck numerous provinces in Cambodia due to Typhoon Surigae. Typhoon Surigae triggered widespread rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in Cambodia from 24 September 2026, forcing 3,685 families across 10 provinces to evacuate to higher ground. Rising floodwaters impacted 40,384 families and 49,925 hectares of rice paddies, primarily in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Siem Reap provinces. The Communicable Disease Control Department urged residents to consume clean food and maintain hygiene, while warning the public to beware of electrical hazards and venomous animal bites as flooding continued.

Source: Cambodianess. (2026, September 28). Flash Floods Hit Over 40,000 Families in Cambodia. Xinhua. (2026, September 28). Heavy rain displaces thousands as floods hit 10 Cambodian provinces.

Widespread floods and landslides hit Myanmar’s Tanintharyi Region. As of 25 September 2026, the highest rainfall recorded in country in 80 years caused widespread flooding and landslides in Tanintharyi’s Dawei, Launglon, and Thayetchaung townships in Myanmar. The floods affected more than 60 villages across Dawei and over 10,000 people, while at least 13 people were reported dead and 30 remained missing. Rescue teams and volunteers struggled to reach affected residents to provide emergency aid due to extensive landslides and road blockages. Meteorologists warned residents that waves were forecast to reach 3-4 m. along the delta, the Gulf of Martaban, and the Mon-Tanintharyi coasts.

Source: The Irrawaddy. (2026, September 28). At Least 13 Killed in Floods in Resistance-Held Dawei. The Straits Times. (2026, September 28). South Myanmar floods, landslides kill at least 8, says rescue worker.

Severe floods hit Thailand, leaving 23 dead and thousand displaced. Continuous rains and flooding in Thailand from 24 September 2026 swamped 329,000 households and killed 23 people across the region. Thai Airways cut about 30 Bangkok departures as almost all flights on 25–26 September were delayed, with some 5,600 bags from its flights remaining stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Furthermore, widespread floods disrupted traffic, blocking 56 highway locations across the country, and affecting 228 locations in 26 provinces. Prachinburi recorded the highest number of impassable locations, followed by Nonthaburi, Rayong, and Bangkok. In response, local officials declared a flood emergency and ordered authorities to deliver supplies and evacuate nearly 7,000 affected people to shelters. Moreover, Thailand’s cabinet approved over 4 billion Baht (119 million USD) to address the impact of the floods.

*1 USD = 33.58 Baht

Source: Bangkok Post. (2026, September 26). All 50 Bangkok districts declared disaster areas. The Nation. (2026, September 28). Thailand floods block 56 highway locations on September 28. AP News. (2026, September 29). Bangkok floodwaters begin to ease after torrential rains affect 700,000 people. Reuters. (2026, September 29). At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos.

Typhoon Dujuan caused fatalities and prompted the warning. As of 28 September 2026, Typhoon Dujuan claimed 14 lives in Japan, with more than 8,000 homes affected across the country. The Japan Self-Defense Forces removed fallen trees in Ichihara, while local police in Chiba were still searching for missing people. Furthermore, a Level 4 heavy rain warning was issued for Sapporo, Hokkaido, in northern Japan, on the same day as torrential rain raised the risk of flooding. JR Hokkaido cancelled 51 train services, including 21 Rapid Airport trains linking Sapporo with New Chitose Airport, two limited express services, and 28 other local trains. Local officials reported floodwater affected roads and homes as heavy rain continued. Authorities warned of possible flooding in low-lying areas, swollen rivers, and landslides, while the Weather News forecast the possibility of strong winds and thunderstorms.

Source:  Free Press Kashmir. (2026, September 28). Japan issues Level 4 rain warning for Sapporo, 51 trains cancelled. The Nation. (2026, September 28). Typhoon Dujuan death toll rises to 14 as floods persist in Japan.

Indonesia’s Rice Reserves Seen Sufficient Through Year-End. Indonesia’s national rice reserve stands at around 4.8 million tonnes, with state logistics agency Bulog saying the stock is sufficient to meet domestic needs through the end of 2026. Bulog plans to use the reserves for major government programmes in the fourth quarter, including food assistance for about 33.2 million beneficiaries from October to December 2026 and an additional 1 million MT of rice under the Food Supply and Price Stabilization (SPHP) programme. Despite these distributions, Bulog expects its reserves to remain at around 3.2 million MT by the end of 2026, providing a substantial buffer to support market stabilization. The agency has also leased private warehouses after its own storage facilities reached full capacity. At the regional level, Bulog warehouses in Cilacap, Banyumas, Purbalingga, and Banjarnegara currently hold 54,686 MT of rice, which is sufficient for local demand through the end of the year.

Source: ANTARA News. (2026, September 26). Indonesia secures 4.8 million tons of rice stock through year-end.

USDA Raises Philippine Rice Import Forecast to 5.7 million MT for 2027. The USDA raised its forecast for Philippine rice imports in 2027 to 5.7 million MT, up from 5.6 million MT previously and about 4 percent above the 5.5 million MT projected for 2026, due to continued production shortfalls and the need to build buffer stocks. Domestic milled rice production is forecast at 12.25 million MT in 2026/27, a decrease from 12.36 million MT, amid dry weather and high fertiliser costs. Meanwhile, imports reached 3.67 million MT in the first eight months of 2026, with Vietnam accounting for 72 percent of total imports.

Source: Manila Bulletin. (2026, September 25). USDA raises Philippine rice import forecast amid persistent crop deficit

Thailand’s Rice Reserve Has Been Proposed to Increase by 30 Percent. Thailand’s Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has proposed increasing the country’s strategic rice reserve by 30 percent to guard against a potential El Niño-related drought and possible supply and price risks. The DIT says the proposal reflects rising global rice stockpiling, with countries building reserves to strengthen food security and prepare for possible drought. Despite higher global stocks, rice prices have remained relatively high, indicating continued demand for strategic reserves. In addition, the DIT does not expect significant increases in milled rice prices, provided supplies remain sufficient.

Source: bernama. (2026, September 25). Thailand Proposed 30 Pct Rise In Rice Reserve,20 Pct In Crude Palm Oil