Since September, heavy rainfalls and floods have devastated many parts of Thailand, affecting nearly 40% of the country. Roads were closed, transport was disrupted. Standing in knee-deep waters, the navy helped carry the elderly and vulnerable, while others resorted to boats for transportation.
According to the Ministry of Interior, as of October, more than 150,000 households and more than 485,000 people have been affected by the floods. To support relief and rehabilitation efforts, the government allocated 23 billion baht ($602 million). All of this tells us that the human, economic, and social costs of climate-induced disasters are skyrocketing. The need to protect people against the worst impacts of natural hazards is more urgent than ever.
