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Bangkok is built on wetlands and has an extensive canal system, making the city vulnerable to flooding during periods of heavy rain. A state of emergency was declared last week after persistent rainfall.
On Tuesday, three days after a state of emergency was declared following a week of persistent rain, Bangkok's pumps are running at full capacity. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has warned that it could take several days to clear the floodwaters in the city, which is built on wetlands and has a large number of canals.
Over 700,000 people are affected by the water masses in Bangkok, according to authorities. Schools are closed and thousands have been cared for in the more than 200 shelters that have been set up in the city.
Deaths are also reported from other parts of Thailand. Flooding prevails in 29 of the 77 provinces, according to the country's disaster agency.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The pumps will continue to work to drain Bangkok of water in the coming days.
Very likely · Within days
More provinces in Thailand may be hit by floods if the rain continues.
Possible · Within days
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