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Bangkok Declared Flood Disaster Zone as Torrential Rain Overwhelms Drainage Systems

Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone after two days of heavy rain inundated roads, neighborhoods and low-lying districts, exposing the limits of the Thai capital’s drainage infrastructure. With more rain forecast for Sunday, authorities are under pressure to contain disruption in one of Southeast Asia’s most flood-prone megacities.

By RDU Global Wire4 min read
India Sports & Cricket1h ago

Gulveer Claims Silver as Baranica Makes History with First Indian Pole Vault Medal at Asian Games

India enjoyed a landmark day in athletics at the 2026 Asian Games as Gulveer Singh added another silver to his growing reputation for consistency, while Baranica Elangovan became the first Indian ever to win an Asian Games medal in pole vault. Manpreet Kaur also reached the podium in shot put, giving India three track-and-field medals on a productive second day in Nagoya.

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India Sports & Cricket1h ago

Suruchi-Kamaljeet Strike Gold as India's Asian Games Medal Charge Gains Momentum

India enjoyed a productive day at the Asian Games with Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivering a Games and Asian record in the mixed team 10m air pistol final, while Gulveer Singh claimed silver in the men's 10,000m. Baranica Elangovan also made history with a bronze in women's pole vault, even as the early exit of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in badminton provided a rare setback.

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Global Society & Public Affairs11h ago

Bangkok Declares Flood Disaster as Torrential Rain Submerges Roads and Paralyzes the Capital

Bangkok has declared a flood emergency disaster after 48 hours of heavy rain inundated roads across the Thai capital, triggering severe traffic disruption and forcing residents in low-lying areas to prepare for worsening conditions. Authorities have urged people to stay home as all 50 districts were designated emergency zones, with the heaviest flooding reported in the city's east and near canal networks.

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Global Society & Public Affairs1h ago

Bangkok Declared Flood Disaster Zone as Torrential Rain Swamps Thai Capital

Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone after two days of heavy rain overwhelmed the city's drainage and water systems, forcing authorities to race to pump floodwater into the sea. With more rain forecast, residents have been urged to stay indoors and those near canals to move belongings to higher floors.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Kratom, the 'Gas Station Heroin' Raising Alarm in the U.S., Draws Fresh Scrutiny After Student Deaths

Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant sold widely in the United States as a supplement, is facing renewed scrutiny after investigators found packaged kratom in the possession of two deceased University of Mississippi students. While officials have not attributed the deaths to the substance, the episode has intensified warnings about a product that is legal in some states, unregulated at the federal level and increasingly available in convenience stores, petrol stations and vape shops. Advocates describe it as a pain-relief lifeline; critics warn that its opioid-like effects and inconsistent contents can make it dangerous.

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Global Society & Public Affairs4h ago

Bangkok Declares Disaster Zone as Torrential Rain Swamps Streets, Disrupts City Life

Bangkok has declared parts of the Thai capital a disaster zone after a 48-hour deluge triggered severe flooding, snarling traffic, forcing evacuations and overwhelming drainage systems across the city. The emergency declaration underscores the vulnerability of one of Southeast Asia's largest urban centers to extreme rainfall and intensifying climate-driven weather events.

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