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Thai cabinet to discuss flood recovery plans after Bangkok hit by heavy rainfall

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Bangkok received nearly a month's worth of rainfall in just two to three days last week, causing flooding that disrupted baggage handling at Suvarnabhumi Airport and prompted the deployment of 69 Thai Air Force personnel to assist Thai Airways.
Government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises said the cabinet will discuss long-term flood plans and recovery measures on Tuesday.

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Bangkok is a low-lying city prone to flooding during the rainy season, with September typically being one of the wettest months.

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The cabinet will discuss long-term plans to address flooding and recovery measures on Tuesday, government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises told a news briefing.

Bangkok was hit by around 320mm (12.6 inches) of rain over two to three days last week, nearly as much as the sprawling low-lying city usually gets in the whole of September.

Although Bangkok’s main airports kept running through the weekend rain and flooding, some baggage handling operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport were severely affected, with 69 Thai Air Force personnel called in on Monday to support ground operations of flag carrier Thai Airways.

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The cabinet will announce specific long-term flood prevention and recovery measures following Tuesday's discussion.
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