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Locals in Bangkok have transformed a flooded street in front of a shopping mall into a temporary floating market during flooding in the city. Bangkok was declared a disaster-affected zone after continuous heavy rains caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital. As sellers waded through floodwaters to sell produce like fish and vegetables from floating platforms and foam boxes, buyers walked or paddled between the makeshift stalls to buy their groceries. 12 minutes ago Thailand Floods Severe weather Bangkok Asia Rare look at the remote engine rooms fuelling China's AI boom The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.
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Asia What we know about the fatal Philippines ferry fire Rescuers are searching for survivors after the vessel travelling from the mainland to a popular tourist destination caught fire. Asia 'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river. Asia Nepal says it will need billions in funding to rebuild after flash floods BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is in Nepal where authorities are trying to begin rebuilding amid the debris.
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Asia Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species. Asia Once a village, now barren land - BBC in valley devastated by floods The BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding. Asia Rescue efforts continue on both sides of Nepal-Tibet border Rescue dogs searched for flood victims in Tibet while authorities worked through the night at a Nepal power plant where hundreds are missing.
Asia Why is this teenager fighting fires dressed as Superman? A 17-year-old boy has gone viral for wearing a superhero costume while volunteer firefighting in Indonesia, as the country faces a super El Niño. Asia Nepal flood relief vehicles trapped as heavy rain turns roads to mud Thousands in Nepal are still waiting to be rescued, but unpredictable weather is making such operations increasingly difficult.
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