Thousands evacuated amid Bangkok floods
Flooding continues in several low-lying areas of Thailand’s capital even as rain eases. The government declared Bangkok a disaster zone on Saturday, sending thousands of people to temporary shelters, while at least eight people have died over the past 10 days amid heavy rains and widespread disruption.
Flooding continued in several low-lying areas of Bangkok after rain began to ease, according to France24.
The government declared the Thai capital a disaster zone on Saturday. Thousands of people were forced into temporary shelters, and at least eight people died over the preceding 10 days as heavy rains caused widespread disruption.
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