Worsening Floods in Bangkok

Thailand continues to experience dangerous flooding.  Flood waters north of the city are slowing draining and passing through Bangkok on its way to the sea.  So far, over 500 people have died from the floods, and approximately one-third of the city has been evacuated.  The water has reached the outskirts of the inner city, and more water pumps are being ordered to try and prevent the water from reaching the heart of the city.  The situation could continue to get worse if communities living among the increasingly dirty water experience health effects.  The flooding is also shutting down many industrial centers, putting people out of work for the time being.

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