2024-10-05 09:00:11
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Flood Crisis in Thailand's Chiang Mai: A Call to Action for Animals
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Deutsche Welle
Environment
Severe monsoon floods force evacuation of Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, home to 3,000+ rescued animals including 125 elephants, 800 dogs, 2,500 cats, 200 rabbits, and 200 cows. Chiang Mai, a city of 115,000, hit hard. Dozens of elephants missing, one drowned. Deputy PM says 117 elephants rescued, smaller animals saved. Khaosod reports at least 30 elephants still missing per Friends of Asian Elephants. Bangkok, a city of 15M, threatened by climate change-driven flooding.
Southeast Asia - South China Morning Post
Thailand scrambles to save elephants from drowning in flood-stricken Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, a world-famous temple city in northern Thailand, was flooded as heavy monsoon rains battered the region. The Ping River, which flows through the city of 115,000 residents, reached an all-time high, forcing volunteers to work to hold back the waters and evacuate both residents and visitors. Elephants, including once mistreated ones that were rescued and can be visited by tourists, were threatened in local camps, with the Elephant Nature Park being particularly affected and sending out..
VnExpress English
Over 100 elephants evacuated from Thailand sanctuary as flooding worsens
Environment
Over 100 elephants evacuated from Elephant Nature Park sanctuary in Chiang Mai as Ping River flooding worsens. Sanctuary struggles to evacuate 5,000 animals including dogs, cats, cows, pigs and rabbits. One district reported worst inundations in 80 years as Thailand's northern provinces hit by major floods since typhoon Yagi.
gmx
Record Floods in Thailand: Popular Holiday Region Underwater
In the Thai temple city of Chiang Mai, there are record floods. Animals are also threatened: Many elephants have water up to their necks. Helpers are desperately trying to rescue the animals.
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