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Bangkok floods spark fury over government inaction amid El Niño

Bangkok is experiencing its worst flooding in 15 years due to relentless rainfall, causing significant damage and public anger towards the government's inaction. The severe flooding, exacerbated by the intensifying El Niño climate pattern, has submerged parts of the city and is raising concerns about future impacts. AI

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Bangkok floods spark fury over government inaction amid El Niño

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Aidan Jones ·

    Sinking city, rising rage: Bangkok’s floods fuel fury over government inaction

    As floodwaters surged from Bangkok’s drains, Fon’s car sank faster than her hopes of escaping the floods unscathed. She had bought it less than a month earlier. “I woke up at 5am but it was too late,” the 24-year-old said, recalling her decision last weekend to wait until dawn to…