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Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters

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Heavy rains in Bangkok have caused flooding that affected about 52,000 households and forced nearly 4,900 people into shelters. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reported high water levels in city canals and ongoing efforts to improve drainage as more rain was expected throughout Sunday before tapering off on Monday. More than 330mm of rainfall occurred between Thursday and Sunday in some areas. Scientists caution that climate change is likely increasing the severity and frequency of such extreme weather events.

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Bangkok, Thailand declared a flood disaster zone after 48 hours of heavy rain caused widespread flooding, submerging roads and forcing thousands to evacuate. Over 300 millimeters (11.8 inches) of rain fell since Thursday afternoon, inundating canals and sending water into homes and businesses. The city's drainage system was overwhelmed by the continuous rainfall, leading to severe traffic disruptions in a city already known for its congested roads. While casualties have not been reported yet, concerns remain as more rain is expected through Sunday, raising fears of further canal overflows. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt advised residents to stay indoors and move belongings to upper floors near canals. This flooding resembles the devastating 2011 event that killed over 500 people across Thailand.

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Flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, has inundated homes and roads, affecting some 52,000 households, with nearly 4,900 people evacuated to shelters.

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🔮 More rain was forecast throughout Sunday for Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, but it would begin to taper off on Monday, it said.

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Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters · assertive framing

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Flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, has inundated homes and roads, affecting some 52,000 households, with nearly 4,900 people evacuated to shelters. asserted

people → trigger → shelters

Water levels in the city’s network of canals remained high on Sunday morning, with authorities working to speed up drainage, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said. asserted

Administration → remain → drainage

More rain was forecast throughout Sunday for Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, but it would begin to taper off on Monday, it said. asserted

it → forecast → Monday

Authorities declared a flood disaster across Bangkok on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain. asserted

Authorities → declare → rain

More than 330mm (13 inches) of rain fell in some areas of the city between Thursday and Sunday, according to the weather agency. uncertain

mm → fall → agency

Scientists warn that the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions. asserted

planet → warn → emissions