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DISASTERSep 29One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlogStanding water ⁠in Thailand’s capital is expected ⁠to clear within three days if there is no additional rainfall, the government said on Tuesday, as flag carrier Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services following heavy rain and flooding. The ‌cabinet will discuss long-term plans to address flooding and recovery measures on Tuesday, government spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises told a news briefing. Bangkok was hit by around 320mm (12.6 inches) of rain over two to three days last week,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 29Bangkok flood disaster, Indonesian victim of fake cash scam: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Bangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 29Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters as Thai flood damages seen at over $408masiaone.com · Singapore
DISASTERSep 28At least 21 Hong Kong-Bangkok flights delayed amid flooding in Thai capitalAt least 21 flights connecting Hong Kong and Bangkok were disrupted on Sunday and Monday, with passengers on one service leaving the Thai capital facing a nearly 24-hour delay after the Southeast Asian city was hit by its worst flood in 15 years. Heavy rainfall lashed Bangkok – a top travel destination for Hongkongers – between Thursday and Monday, prompting Thai officials to declare the city a disaster zone. Despite the flight disruptions, Hongkongers in the Thai capital said the central...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 28Even with knee-high water after floods, the market in Bangkok continuesNOS Buitenland
DISASTERSep 28Jet ski rider cruises through flooded streets of BangkokA jet ski rider manoeuvred through flooded streets in Bangkok as days of heavy rain inundated roads, markets and homes.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERSep 28Thai man’s jet ski stunt fuels anger in ‘unequal’ Bangkok as poor hit hardest by floodsA Thai man who zipped a jet ski across flooded Bangkok streets received a suspended jail sentence on Monday for causing a public nuisance after he used the capital – where tens of thousands of households remain submerged – as a backdrop for social media content. The stunt, widely shared on social media on Sunday evening, became a conduit for public anger over both the handling of the flood response and how climate calamities are experienced unevenly in the capital of one of Asia’s least equal...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 28Thailand floods: At least 8 die, thousands move to sheltersRain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters. At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide.France 24 [en]
DISASTERSep 28Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide floodingDays of heavy rain have flooded Bangkok, disrupting transport and businesses, with shelters opened and officials warning water could take days to recede.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERSep 2817 injured as minibus hits truck on Hong Kong highway during morning rushSeventeen people have been injured in Hong Kong after a minibus collided with a truck on Fanling Highway in the New Territories during the peak-hour commute. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9am on Monday after the minibus travelling towards Tai Po struck the truck near Choi Yuen Estate in Sheung Shui, police said. The truck had slowed down on the highway when the minibus failed to brake in time and crashed into it, the force said. The crash injured 16 passengers and the...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 28Displaced by typhoons , Taiwan Bunun people fight to preserve their culture | News | Eco - BusinessThe Bunun people of Taiwan are striving to maintain their culture after being displaced by typhoons. This highlights the long-term human and cultural impact of natural disasters.eco-business.com · China
DISASTERSep 28Chickens in Malaysia are producing fewer eggs. Is haze a leading cause?This year’s haze crisis has added to the heat woes squeezing livestock farmers in Malaysia and Indonesia, as they struggle to keep their animals cool, fed and productive. While it is difficult to separately assess the effects of haze-related smoke from heat, water shortages, feed and disease, farmers and industry groups say the cumulative strain is severely affecting animal health, productivity and their finances. In Selama, Perak, poultry keeper Zaiful Zakaria, 42, had begun installing...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 28Japanese carp farm loses 100,000 Nishikigoi in Typhoon Dujuan floodAround 100,000 Nishikigoi ornamental carp ready for sale were swept away after heavy rain caused by a typhoon breached some levees at a lake in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo, it has been revealed as authorities assess the widespread damage to local farming and fisheries. Typhoon Dujuan, which approached the region about a week ago, inundated rice paddy fields and other farmland while flooding facilities where carp and eels were being cultivated near Lake Imbanuma in northern Chiba. Kenji Tani, who...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Devastating flood in Bangkok: state of disaster declared due to 300 millimeters fallen in 48 hours and over 5,000 evacuatedClarín
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Bangkok Floods Force Thousands Into Shelters After Days Of RainPedestrians in plastic rain ponchos waded through murky, knee-deep water in the Thai capital, some floating their belongings in plastic tubs while others used small boats to traverse submerged city streets. The post Bangkok Floods Force Thousands Into Shelters After Days Of Rain appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Thailand declares two - day civil service holiday due to floodsThailand has declared a two-day civil service holiday due to ongoing floods, indicating significant disruption caused by the natural disaster.mymixfm.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Thousands evacuated amid Bangkok floodsFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERSep 273 hikers fall ill on Hong Kong trails as temperatures top 33 degreesAt least three hikers fell ill on countryside trails as temperatures in parts of Hong Kong climbed to a sweltering 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) on Sunday. A 25-year-old visitor was suspected of suffering from heatstroke while he hiked with friends on the popular High Island Reservoir East Dam-Po Pin Chau hiking route in Sai Kung at about noon. A government helicopter airlifted him to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai for treatment. The route is one of Hong Kong’s best-known hiking trails,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Bangkok flood warnings ‘came too late’ Thais say, worst flood in 15 yearsSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 27Remote section of China’s Great Wall damaged by 20 years of mine waste dumpingWhile foreign leaders and their families walk the iconic restored sections of the Great Wall around Beijing, the ancient stones of a remote Ming-era stretch of the structure in northern central China have been sacrificed for cheaper dumping of coal-mining waste. For nearly 20 years, a section of the wall in Ningwu county, Shanxi province, was used as a short cut to dump slag, despite whistle-blowers repeatedly raising the alarm to officials, according to a report by Chinese state broadcaster...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into sheltersContinuous downpours have hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Bangkok floods trap residents as PM Anutin cuts UK trip short to tackle crisisSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 27100,000 ornamental carp swept away by flooding in Chiba after typhoonAround 100,000 Nishikigoi ornamental carp ready for sale were swept away after heavy rain caused by a typhoon breached some levees at a lake in Chiba Prefecture near…Japan Today
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roadsAl Jazeera [en]
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