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Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes

Heavy rain has turned parts of Bangkok into stagnant lakes, with about 300mm of rain falling in two days. The government confirmed around 40 people died in flood-related incidents, with thousands staying in over 230 shelters across the city. Bangkok's drainage system, relying on canals, pumps, and dikes, is struggling to cope.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 October 2026 at 14:56

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