Flooding threatens all districts in Bangkok
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- Flooding caused by heavy rain affects all 50 districts of Bangkok and poses a danger to people's lives and property, according to the authorities.
- Residents near canals are advised to move belongings to higher ground.
- More than 150mm of rain has fallen in 24 hours and further thunderstorms are expected over the weekend.
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Heavy rain has caused flooding in Bangkok over the past 24 hours, affecting all districts of the city.
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All of the city's 50 districts are affected by the floods, which, according to the authorities, pose a danger to "people's lives and property", writes Reuters.
Those living near the city's canals have been urged to take special care and have been asked to move their belongings to higher ground.
More than 150 millimeters of rain has fallen in Bangkok over 24 hours and further rainfall with associated thunder is expected over the weekend.
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Further rainfall with thunder is expected over the weekend in Bangkok
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- How many people have been evacuated?
- Are there reports of injuries or deaths?
- What measures are the authorities taking to deal with the situation?
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This article was originally published by SVT Nyheter.
