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Weatherman dismisses speculation of massive flooding this week

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The Meteorological Department dismissed widespread speculation of massive flooding this week, clarifying that forecasted heavy rainfall will not lead to major inundation.
While ruling out widespread major floods, the department cautioned residents in at-risk areas to prepare for potential flash floods or river overflows due to accumulated heavy rain.

Today 10:55Key points summarised by AI

Thailand faces severe climate threats, ranking ninth globally for climate risk, experiencing frequent extreme weather, rising sea levels threatening its coastline and major cities like Bangkok, and significant economic damage from past disasters.
Experts warn that climate change triggers cascading crises, initiating a chain of interconnected disasters from wildfires fueled by drought to potential pathogen releases from melting permafrost, escalating the overall threat beyond isolated events.
Survival requires urgent action, including widespread "climate literacy" across all societal levels and a critical shift in national spending from post-disaster compensation to preventative measures, innovation, and nature-based solutions for long-term resilience.