21.   Troops loyal to the prince have been steadily retreating toward the Thai border, hoping seasonal monsoon rains will thwart pursuit.

22.   Weather forecasters said seasonal monsoon rains are likely to continue for much of the month in Southeast Asia, raising fears of further flooding.

23.   Weather forecasters said seasonal monsoon rains are likely to continue for much of this month in Southeast Asia, raising fears of further flooding.

24.   Weather forecasters warn that seasonal monsoon rains needed to put out fires, clear the skies and save withering crops could be delayed for weeks by El Nino.

25.   Weather experts said the flooding may continue until the middle of September when the seasonal monsoon rains end.

26.   Flash floods and landslides are being triggered by the seasonal monsoon and heavy rains that accompany it.

27.   Millions of farmers in India still depend on seasonal monsoon rains to irrigate their fields and follow antiquated ploughing and harvesting methods which are labour intensive.