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Bangkok declared disaster zone as flooding persists
Thousands have moved to temporary shelters as floodwaters remain in low-lying areas, despite easing rain.
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Thailand’s government declared Bangkok a disaster zone on Saturday as flooding continued across several low-lying areas of the capital.
Rain is easing, but thousands of people have been moved to temporary shelters, according to France 24 International.
The report says at least eight people have died over the past 10 days amid heavy rain and widespread disruption. It does not detail the circumstances of those deaths.
The report gives no precise total for the people evacuated or details on which areas remain affected.
