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Bangkok floods leave 40 dead as disaster declared citywide
Original: Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes
Flooding has turned Bangkok's streets into stagnant lakes, with 40 people dead and a disaster declared across all 50 districts of the Thai capital. Experts warn that extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia as climate pressures intensify, and residents face mounting disruption to transport, housing and daily life.
Why now: Major flooding in a major capital, with deaths and a citywide disaster declaration, is drawing global attention.
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Evidence
- Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes · The Guardian
With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia
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