Bangkok threatened by flooding

Bangkok, once known for its extensive canal network, is now facing severe sinking issues due to land subsidence and rising tides. Experts predict massive flooding by 2020, potentially affecting up to 20 million people. The city's coastal erosion is exacerbated by global warming and excessive groundwater extraction for industrial use. Despite existing flood prevention systems, Bangkok's low elevation and subsiding land pose significant challenges. Urgent action is needed to build effective flood defenses, as time is running out to prevent the city from becoming submerged.

What transformation has Bangkok undergone that is similar to Venice?

• Becoming a tourist hub

• Sinking due to subsiding land

• Conversion of roads into canals

• Building skyscrapers

What is one of the main causes of Bangkok's sinking?

• Deforestation

• Excessive groundwater extraction

• Overpopulation

• Air pollution

What was the attitude towards the subsiding problem during Bangkok's economic growth phase?

• Partially addressed

• Solved completely

• Highly concerned

• Completely ignored

How effective are the current flood prevention systems in Bangkok?

• Completely effective

• Not effective at all

• More than effective

• Partially effective

What long-term solution is suggested to prevent future flooding in Bangkok?

• Constructing dams or dikes

• Building skyscrapers

• Reducing traffic

• Planting more trees