Bangkok faces worst flooding yet, governor warns CNN. Excerpts:
The water has reached 30cm (12 inches) in places and is overflowing on to sidewalks and some roads, causing problems for small vehicles and leading to traffic congestion, the agency said.
In a televised address Tuesday night, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said the capital could be submerged by as much as 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) of water.
Of particular concern were areas along the Chao Phraya River, which winds through the capital and is expected to overwhelm embankments this weekend.
The Airports of Thailand declared Don Muang airport, which primarily services domestic flights, closed Tuesday night, after floodwaters flowed onto runways and affected the lighting.
Viet Nam: Rising tide- Severe flooding in Saigon/Tides seriously threaten several Mekong Delta provinces The article translates poorly. Check out the pictures.
The Thai government is predicting as much as six more weeks of flooding before the water begins to subside. There will be lots of secondary effects from the prolonged flooding, like more than normal water borne infections and illnesses, worse than normal mold, and prolonged economic slowdowns to shutdowns. Bangkok's population is close to 11 million with close to three million illegals. The projected five feet of water covering a vast amount of the city will be disastrous. Will this story rate anything more than a fifteen second mention on any of the cable news outlets?
The water has reached 30cm (12 inches) in places and is overflowing on to sidewalks and some roads, causing problems for small vehicles and leading to traffic congestion, the agency said.
In a televised address Tuesday night, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said the capital could be submerged by as much as 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) of water.
Of particular concern were areas along the Chao Phraya River, which winds through the capital and is expected to overwhelm embankments this weekend.
The Airports of Thailand declared Don Muang airport, which primarily services domestic flights, closed Tuesday night, after floodwaters flowed onto runways and affected the lighting.
Viet Nam: Rising tide- Severe flooding in Saigon/Tides seriously threaten several Mekong Delta provinces The article translates poorly. Check out the pictures.
The Thai government is predicting as much as six more weeks of flooding before the water begins to subside. There will be lots of secondary effects from the prolonged flooding, like more than normal water borne infections and illnesses, worse than normal mold, and prolonged economic slowdowns to shutdowns. Bangkok's population is close to 11 million with close to three million illegals. The projected five feet of water covering a vast amount of the city will be disastrous. Will this story rate anything more than a fifteen second mention on any of the cable news outlets?
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