The Climate Question

How do you stop a megacity going under water?


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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

If you have a question, email us at the [email protected] or leave a WhatsApp message at +44 8000 321 721

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