A powerful summer storm shook homes as locals scrambled for shelter in northeast Thailand. Footage shows heavy rains lashing houses and blowing away tents in Khon Kaen province, on March 3 afternoon.

A powerful summer storm battered homes in northeast Thailand. Footage shows the heavy downpour pummeling cars along Mittraphap Road in northeastern Nakhon Ratchasima province, on March 3. Drivers were forced to stop on the roadside as howling winds whipped rain onto their windscreens and obscured visibility.

Unpredictable weather affects Thailand with storms, hail, and temperature drops. Farmers and residents advised to prepare.

Thailand's 26 provinces face hot weather, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Residents should prepare for weather hazards and health risks.

Indonesia is one of the founding members of ASEAN and long served as its de facto leader, playing a crucial role in mediating regional crises. Analysts warned that its leadership in the group on the South China Sea issue would wane if it stopped championing international legal norms.

They held anti-submarine warfare drills and aerial combat training on Friday in the South China Sea, Philippine and French officials said.