Bangkok Floods Force Thousands Into Shelters
More than 330 millimetres of rain fell in parts of the city, and authorities said nearly 4,900 people were evacuated to shelters.
- On Sunday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration declared a disaster across Bangkok as floods affected around 52,000 households and nearly 4,900 people sought refuge in shelters.
- More than 330 millimetres of rain fell between Thursday and Sunday, with residents reporting conditions worse than typical for Thailand's rainy season peak.
- Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt visited a temporary shelter in Kheha Romklao on Saturday night, where about 1,000 people were evacuated; resident Kosin Nilset reported water levels exceeded the 2011 flood.
- Convenience stores faced empty shelves over the weekend as residents raced to buy essentials, and hundreds of city schools will close on Monday.
- Rain will taper off on Monday after forecast to continue through Sunday, though scientists warn extreme weather intensity will likely increase due to fossil fuel emissions.
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Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home
BANGKOK (AP) — Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters. At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide.
Banjir yang melanda semua 50 daerah di Bangkok memaksa sekitar 4,200 penduduk berpindah ke pusat perlindungan sementara.
Due to the dramatic situation on the ground, almost 4,900 people had to leave their homes and seek safety in temporary shelters urgently organized by the city authorities.
Monsoon rains that have been continuing for days in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, have led to flooding and a state of emergency declaration. Approximately 5,000 people have been taken to temporary shelters, and it has been reported that 52,000 households have been affected.
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