Two more dugongs found dead in the sea on Sunday

14 Sept 05:16 Key points summarised by AI

Two adult dugongs were discovered dead in the Andaman Sea on Sunday, elevating the total number of deaths to five in the last three months, excluding Mariam and Yamil.
One male dugong, weighing 400kg, was found without visible wounds; its carcass will be sent for examination to identify the cause of death.
Experts attribute 90% of dugong deaths over the past 30 years to fishing equipment, linking the recent surge in fatalities to increased coastal fishing activity.
Officials urge fishermen to closely monitor their fishing nets and gear to prevent dugong and sea turtle entrapment, a significant cause of mortality.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.