Science & ClimatePhys.org•1 min read•10/6/2026 (2h ago)

As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be increasingly inundated by deadly floods

As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be increasingly inundated by deadly floods
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In the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, afternoon thunderstorms roll through almost every day. Daytime heat causes towering, fluffy cumulonimbus clouds to form and swell before unleashing torrential rain on cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok. In these places, drainage systems are designed to cope with short, heavy downpours.

Key Takeaways

  • In the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, afternoon thunderstorms roll through almost every day.
  • Daytime heat causes towering, fluffy cumulonimbus clouds to form and swell before unleashing torrential rain on cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok.
  • In these places, drainage systems are designed to cope with short, heavy downpours.

In the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, afternoon thunderstorms roll through almost every day. Daytime heat causes towering, fluffy cumulonimbus clouds to form and swell before unleashing torrential rain on cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok. In these places, drainage systems are designed to cope with short, heavy downpours.

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