Overflow warning for riverside areas of 6 provinces due to high tides

23 Sept 01:39 Key points summarised by AI

Six provinces, including Bangkok, are warned of potential overflows and flooding from high tides starting tomorrow through next Sunday.
High tides are expected to raise water levels in the Chao Phraya River and canals up to 1.9 meters, exceeding critical levels by 0.10-0.20 meters.
Low-lying, unprotected areas in specific districts across Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Samut Prakan, and Bangkok are particularly vulnerable.
Authorities are preparing equipment, and residents are advised to move valuables to higher ground and secure electrical devices in flood-prone areas.

Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes

Today 07:58 Key points summarised by AI

Italy deployed 500 troops to Milan and enacted stricter security laws, including easier detention for minors and new penalties for violent protest participation, following weekend riots and looting.
Nationwide fuel price protests, particularly in southern Italy, severely disrupted vital supply chains, forcing major pasta producers like Garofalo and Rummo to halt or scale back production.
The protests led to food shortages in southern supermarkets, prompting Transport Minister Salvini to pledge €480 million to address the fuel crisis, though some unions continue blockades.
Prime Minister Meloni condemned the violence, emphasizing that "destroying and stealing is not protest, it is crime," as the government faces upcoming elections dominated by economic, security, and immigration concerns.