Floods in Bangkok, Thailand kill 23 people and some areas are still flooded
Quick Look
- Heavy rains in Thailand for days have caused floods, with Bangkok being the hardest hit area.
- The death toll has risen to 23, including 4 in Bangkok.
- Although the rain has weakened, water still accumulates in some low-lying areas, affecting traffic.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Thailand has continued to experience heavy rains since September 16, leading to nationwide floods. Bangkok, the capital and low-lying area, has become the hardest-hit area.
Bangkok is still flooded. (AP)
Thailand has been hit by floods due to consecutive days of heavy rains, and the capital Bangkok has become the hardest-hit area. The Thai government said on the 29th that the number of deaths caused by heavy rains and floods has risen to 23. The floods in Bangkok have gradually subsided. The government has also approved an aid plan to continue to rebuild the disaster area and strengthen drainage.
Comprehensive foreign media reports, Thailand's Ministry of Interior pointed out that since September 16, at least 23 people have died across Thailand, including 4 people in Bangkok. This flood has affected approximately 2.6 million people across the country. In response, the Thai Cabinet held a meeting on Tuesday and approved the allocation of more than 4 billion baht (approximately NT$3.8 billion) to respond to floods. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that another long-term drainage project costing 160 billion baht (approximately NT$152 billion) has also been approved to proceed.
Please read on...
Rainfall has stopped in most areas of Bangkok, but some neighborhoods are still flooded. Bangkok Mayor Chadchart Sittipunt said traffic on most major roads will return to normal within two days, but some low-lying areas may take up to seven days for the roads to completely dry.
The floods also caused a devastating blow to Thailand's transportation. Thailand's largest Suvarnabhumi Airport fell into chaos. Thai Airways said that half of the company's employees were unable to go to work and its operations were severely affected. In addition to reducing flights, there are currently a large number of luggage stranded at the airport that still needs to be processed, with the number as high as 5,600 pieces.
There is a huge pile of luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport. (AP)
Floods in Thailand have killed 23 people, including four in Bangkok. The picture shows a flooded street scene in Bangkok. (European News Agency)
No need to draw, no need to grab. Now use the APP to read the news. You are guaranteed to win every day. Click me to download the APP. Click me to see the event details.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Traffic on Bangkok's main roads will return to normal within two days
Very likely · Within days
Some low-lying roads may take up to 7 days to dry completely
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the specific implementation timeline for long-term drainage tools?
- How will aid funds be allocated to ensure effective use?
- When will Suvarnabhumi Airport fully resume normal operations?
