50 districts in Bangkok were put on red alert after heavy rains
Quick Look
- Heavy rains for the third consecutive day caused severe flooding in Bangkok.
- 50 districts in the Thai capital Bangkok were put on red alert, a state of disaster was declared and local organizations were authorized to take action.
- Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stated that more rain was expected and recommended that patients dependent on vital medical equipment stay in hospital temporarily.
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Why It Matters
Heavy rains for the third consecutive day caused severe flooding in Bangkok. A state of disaster was declared, giving local organizations the authority to take action.
Bangkok authorities put a red alert in all 50 districts of the Thai capital today after heavy rains for the third consecutive day caused severe flooding.
After about 300 millimeters (11.8 inches) of rain was reported as of Thursday, a state of disaster was declared, giving local agencies the authority to take action.
THERE WERE MORE THAN 500 LOSSES
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stated that the eastern part of the city was the most affected area and warned that more rain was expected.
Chadchart recommended that bedridden patients dependent on vital medical equipment consider temporary hospitalization.
Widespread floods across Thailand in 2011 killed more than 500 people and damaged millions of homes.
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Open Questions
- What is the full impact of the flood and the amount of damage?
- When will emergency response actions be completed?
- What will be the long-term flood prevention measures?
