Rescue workers try to save hundreds of pigs from drowning in flood water

13 Sept 12:49 Key points summarised by AI

Khon Kaen Flood Crisis: The swollen Chi River rapidly inundated riverside pig farms in Phra Yuen district, Khon Kaen, causing many pigs to drown despite desperate rescue attempts.
Desperate Animal Rescues: Rescue workers and farm employees battled fast-rising waters to save hundreds of pigs, while countless others were swept away by currents.
Widespread Devastation: Flooding extends across 13 districts in Khon Kaen, impacting over 11,800 hectares, and causing significant losses for farmers, including 200,000 quails in Ang Thong and severe residential flooding in Saraburi.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.