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How do you stop a megacity going under water?

How do you stop a megacity going under water?

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Bangkok is a boom town, but it's also sinking fast and facing a serious flooding problem

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Bangkok is a mega city of more than 10 million people, the
economic powerhouse of Southeast Asia and one of the world’s most
visited cities. Billions of dollars worth of new luxury real
estate is planned as huge skyscrapers pierce the sky and become
back drops to some of our biggest film and TV series. But there’s
a problem, Bangkok is sinking; in fact, it’s one of the fastest
sinking cities in the world.

To make matters worse, climate change is affecting both sides of
the city: sea levels are rising in the Bay of Bangkok, and water
levels are increasing in the mighty Chao Praya river.

Jordan Dunbar is in the Thai capital to find out: How do you stop
a mega city sinking?

Reporter: Jordan Dunbar Producers: Ellie House and Maew Wilawan
Watcharasakwej Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Mix:
Tom Brignell Editor: Simon Watts

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