Four dead in Bangkok floods as Thailand toll rises to 23: ministry
Four people have died in Bangkok after heavy rains caused widespread flooding, the government said Tuesday, as the toll from floods across Thailand since mid-September rose to 23.
Twenty-three people have been killed in Thailand since mid-September due to devastating floods, with the death toll rising to four in Bangkok alone. Nearly seven hundred thousand individuals across the capital have been affected by the flooding, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. For three days, the city remained submerged following a torrential downpour that lasted nearly two days, triggering a city-wide disaster.
Schools are currently closed, and over seven thousand people have taken refuge in more than two hundred and thirty shelters. The Ministry reported that the floods have impacted 29 of Thailand's 77 provinces, with fatalities reported in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, Ayutthaya, and Saraburi. September marks the peak of the rainy season in Thailand, but residents claim this year's floods are more severe than previous years.
Bangkok, a city built on marshlands and canals, faces challenges in draining the excess water, with pumping stations operating at full capacity. Scientists predict that the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events will escalate due to global warming. As the city grapples with the aftermath, residents express frustration over delayed warnings and the need for adequate preparation.
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