Bangkok floods send thousands into shelters after days of rain
Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in Bangkok, forcing thousands of residents into temporary shelters. Local authorities are struggling to provide adequate supplies as the city faces its worst flooding in recent memory.
Why it matters
The event underscores the vulnerability of major urban centers to extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
BANGKOK: Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads and residences.
Pedestrians in plastic rain ponchos waded through murky, knee-deep water in the Thai capital, some floating their belongings in plastic tubs — while others used small boats to traverse submerged city streets.
Evacuees meanwhile rested under pop-up mosquito-net tents in a school gymnasium turned temporary refuge.
“I came with only one shirt. It would be great if I can get another,” said 46-year-old Sunaporn ThongpHajjuti who arrived at the school on Sunday.
“What I am lacking is a blanket to sleep with, but I can survive,” added the grocery store employee.
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