Floods

The Guardian reports Bangkok is suffering severe flooding, with streets turned into stagnant lakes and the city’s operations stretched to breaking point. On the same day, the CEO of Thai Airways publicly said he had been fired by the board over the flood crisis response, triggering broader public scrutiny of how major infrastructure operators cope with extreme weather events. The episode highlights the systemic vulnerability of Southeast Asian megacities in the era of climate change.

At least 10 people have died in Kenya after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides across several regions, with the eastern area hardest hit and authorities warning of dam overflow risks to downstream communities.