Climate
Bangkok Market Continues Despite Knee-Deep Floodwaters
Thousands of residents in Bangkok have been evacuated to over 200 shelters as heavy rains cause severe flooding, killing at least eight people in Thailand. The Ministry of Interior reports that 80,000 residents are trapped in their homes, prompting the government to provide meals during the crisis. While transportation is disrupted with fewer buses and trains, vendors in the Bang Kapi district continue selling goods from boats amidst knee-deep water. Authorities warn that more than half of Thailand’s provinces are affected, with significant economic damage expected for shops in Bangkok and industries in the east. This event follows last year’s deadly floods, which killed 145 people, highlighting how climate change increases rainfall intensity and exacerbates urban drainage issues in the sinking capital.
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