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  "id": 10495044,
  "title": "Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/rain-eases-in-bangkok-but-persistent-flooding-forces-thousands-to-10495044",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-28T16:56:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mongabay",
    "slug": "mongabay",
    "url": "https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/09/rain-eases-in-bangkok-but-persistent-flooding-forces-thousands-to-leave-home/"
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  "account": "Rain tapered off in Bangkok on Sunday, yet flooding lingered in multiple low-lying regions, compelling thousands to seek refuge in temporary shelters. At least eight fatalities were recorded over the past ten days across Thailand. Persistent heavy rains triggered widespread flooding and significant disruptions in the nation's capital, affecting traffic and businesses. Accumulated rainfall surpassed 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) in numerous locations. The Meteorological Department anticipated moderate to heavy rain to continue in several areas of Thailand on Sunday, with conditions expected to improve by Monday.\n\nThe city established over 200 emergency shelters, and approximately 3,000 individuals were residing in them as of Sunday. Authorities reported that 31 roads were still submerged by floodwaters. Bangkok's Governor Chadchart Sittipunt disclosed that rainfall in the capital has diminished, and city officials are striving to expeditiously drain the water. He cautioned that water levels in the city's principal canals remained elevated, with some continuing to rise as additional water flowed in from adjacent regions. Numerous low-lying areas, especially in the suburbs, were still inundated, and many communities were compelled to evacuate, according to Chadchart. Over 545,000 individuals in 25 provinces have been affected by the flooding as of Sunday, predominantly in the central and eastern regions, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.\n\nPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared that incessant rainfall had overwhelmed drainage capacity in numerous areas. He directed relevant authorities to implement urgent measures to alleviate the situation and provide assistance to those impacted.",
  "summary": "BANGKOK (AP) — Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters. At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide. Days of continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding and severe disruptions in Bangkok, impacting traffic and […]",
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        "title": "Thousands evacuated amid Bangkok floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/thousands-evacuated-amid-bangkok-floods",
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        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/rain-eases-in-bangkok-but-persistent-flooding-forces-thousands-to",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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