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Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared

Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
BBC Science Saturday 26 September 2026, 07:21 UTC 1 min read
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An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.

An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.
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