At least 23 killed in Thailand floods as Bangkok airport chaos lingers
BANGKOK: The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday, as waters receded in the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its main airport continued to face disruptions, and the government approved a multi-million-dollar aid package.
Bangkok, Thailand has suffered 23 deaths since September 16 due to recent flooding, according to the Interior Ministry's report. The city, which received 320mm of rain over three days, is still grappling with the aftermath, with the main airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport, still experiencing disruptions. Thai Airways, the country's flag carrier, reported that its operations were severely affected, canceling about 30 flights - around 30% of its scheduled departures - on Tuesday alone.
The airline also struggled with 5,600 bags that remained stranded, leading to significant delays with almost 100% of flights delayed over the past two days, and fewer than 3% on schedule due to operational capacity constraints. Despite these challenges, the Thai government has approved a multi-million-dollar aid package to help flood victims and enhance drainage systems across the central region, Bangkok, and surrounding areas.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revealed that an additional 160 billion baht (US$4.8 billion) has been allocated for a long-term drainage project, which will take eight years to complete.
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