disaster Bangkok, Thailand
Severe flooding causes widespread disruption in Bangkok
300mm
Rainfall in parts of Bangkok over about two days
Exceptional rainfall transformed parts of Bangkok into stagnant floodwater, killing about 40 people, displacing residents and disrupting transport, schools and work. Authorities declared a disaster across all 50 districts.
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- 300mm
Rainfall in parts of Bangkok over about two days
“roughly 300mm of rain ... fell in about two days”
- 40people
AllegedPeople who died in flood-related incidents, according to the government
“About 40 people died in flood-related incidents, according to the government.”
- 230shelters
Shelters operating across Bangkok
“Thousands of people stayed in more than 230 shelters across the city”