Bangkok flood warnings ‘came too late’ Thais say, worst flood in 15 years

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Severe floods in Bangkok led to thousands seeking shelter and caused market and road inundations. This is reported as the worst flooding in the city in 15 years, with many residents struggling to obtain food.

Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads, and residences. Pedestrians in plastic rain ponchos waded through murky knee-deep water in the Thai capital, some venturing into a supermarket while others floated their belongings in plastic tubs. “People cannot get out of their homes. We are running out of food, so I came out to purchase some,” Aduenan...