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Bangkok floods reach breaking point as stagnant lakes spread
Original: https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/oct /03/bangkok-thailand-floods-breaking-point-stagnant-lakes # Climate
Severe flooding in Bangkok, Thailand has reached what the Guardian describes as a breaking point, with stagnant floodwaters standing across the city and raising concerns about disease, damage and drainage capacity. The story is being shared widely in climate-focused discussions, with readers highlighting it as another example of extreme weather overwhelming major urban infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
Why now: Ongoing severe flooding in Bangkok is drawing attention as climate-related extreme weather disrupts a major capital city.
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- https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/oct /03/bangkok-thailand-floods-breaking-point-stagnant-lakes # Climate · Nigel_Purchase@mstdn.social · 5
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