Thailand cave rescue: looming rain clouds could force quick rescue decision – live

Monsoon rains could arrive at any moment, potentially trapping the football team in the Tham Luang caves in northern ThailandFull report: rescuers draining Thai cave in hope football team can walk out before rains 2.56am BST Michael Safi reports that rain clouds above Mae Sai are “much lower and darker” than on previous days.Monsoon rains, predicted to arrive any day, are a major source of concern for the rescue teams. The governor of the province, who is heading up the search efforts, said they were in a “race against time”. as monsoon rains are predicted this weekend, which could mean the boys are trapped inside the cave and cut off from the entrance – meaning they are cut off from supplies and communication – for up to four months until the end of the monsoon season.Clouds much lower, and darker, than previous days on the path to #Thamluangcave. Day 13 pic.twitter.com/R9SSpOkZsJ 11.37pm BST Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the rescue efforts to free the trapped football team and their coach from the Tham Luang caves in northern Thailand.We are now entering the fourth day since the boys were found in the cave by British divers after a nine-day round-the-clock search. Since they were found on Monday night, officials have been trying to find a safe way to bring the boys, who are trapped 5km into the caves, out to safety. Continue reading…
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