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5
High

drought Drought Risk in Bangkok, Thailand

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 4

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for Bangkok based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
  • 5 events on record in proximity

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Drought - Mekong River Basin (2020-02-26)

Highest Risk Cities for Droughts

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
2
Risk: 9Historical: 0
3
Risk: 9Historical: 10
4
Risk: 9Historical: 10
5
Risk: 9Historical: 0
6
Risk: 9Historical: 1
7
Risk: 9Historical: 10
8
Risk: 9Historical: 1
9
Risk: 9Historical: 1
10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Bangkok is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.

How Bangkok Compares

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Notable Drought Events Near Bangkok

Drought - Thailand

February 5, 2015 WARNING

Impact data not available

Drought - Thailand

January 10, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Drought - Thailand

February 11, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Drought - Southeast Asia

July 22, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Drought - Mekong River Basin

February 25, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Drought Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
  • 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
  • 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
  • 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
  • 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions

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How this data is built

Bangkok, Thailand drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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