Floods in Chiang Mai

Severe flash floods in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai have claimed at least three lives, including a man electrocuted and a woman who died in a mudslide, as the Ping River reached its highest level in 50 years. Residents faced thigh-high waters, prompting evacuations from hotels and the closure of the central train station. Over 80 individuals have been relocated to shelters, and two elephants drowned in the rising waters. Meanwhile, devastating floods in northern Bangladesh have resulted in five deaths and left over 100,000 people stranded, with local authorities struggling to provide rescue operations amid rising water levels and damaged infrastructure. The situation remains dire in both regions as continuous heavy rainfall raises concerns of further flooding. The impact of climate change is increasingly highlighted as both countries face recurring flood crises.