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As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be increasingly inundated by deadly floods
In the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, afternoon thunderstorms roll through almost every day.
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Afternoon thunderstorms are a daily feature in the humid tropics of Southeast Asia. Heat during the day builds towering, fluffy cumulonimbus clouds that swell before releasing torrential rain. Cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok experience these heavy downpours. Their drainage systems are engineered to handle short, intense rainfall events. The article does not mention any recent changes to these systems or future flood risks.
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