Heavy rain in Thailand: Over 155,000 households fight floods!

Heavy rain in Thailand: Over 155,000 households fight floods!

Bangkok, Thailand - Thailand has been haunted by extreme rains since November 22 who have already affected more than 155,000 households. The authorities warn of persistent floods and landslides, because the heavy rain should continue until at least Thursday. The disaster protection authority is used with rescue workers to pump water and bring people to safety. The government has provided flood aids of 50 million baht (almost 1.4 million euros) for each affected province, and each affected family receives 9,000 baht to cushion the worst consequences, reported vienna.at .

The tropical region of Southeast Asia in which Thailand is located is known for frequent floods. These natural events are not unusual, especially in the rainy season. A few kilometers away, Malaysia also suffers from similar conditions, where tens of thousands of people also had to leave their houses. The geographical location of Thailand, between the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Thailand, makes it susceptible to such extreme weather, which makes the situation appear even more dramatic, as is also emphasized laenderdaten.info .

extreme weather and population

Thailand has a total area of around 513.120 km² and a population of around 71.80 million people. Although the country is characterized by tropical climate, due to the climate conditions in the northeast and south, there are diverse weather conditions. These extreme weather conditions not only represent an immediate danger, but also raise questions about the long -term risks of climate change. The daily temperatures spoke between 31 and 36 degrees, which makes the conditions even more difficult during such catastrophic weather events.