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Thousands evacuated as flooding hits Bangkok

Original: Thousands evacuated amid Bangkok floods Rain is easing in Thailand’s capital, but flooding continues in several low-lyin

Thailand's government has declared Bangkok a disaster zone after heavy flooding, forcing thousands of residents into temporary shelters. Rain is easing in the capital, but water continues to inundate several low-lying areas, and at least eight deaths have been reported. Authorities are working to move people out of the worst-affected neighbourhoods as conditions remain difficult.

Why now: Severe flooding displacing thousands in the capital is a major ongoing emergency drawing wide attention.

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• Thousands evacuated amid Bangkok floods Rain is easing in Thailand’s capital, but flooding continues in several low-lying areas. Thousands of people have been forced into temporary shelters after the government declared Bangkok a disaster zone on Saturday. At least eight people… · publicnewsfeed · 1

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