Rain Forecast for Bangkok Ahead of Major Financial Summit

The South China Morning Post reports that the Thai capital could receive about 50mm (two inches) of rain a day from October 11-13, coinciding with the start of a week-long assembly of finance ministers, central bankers, executives, and other delegates from the institutions’ 191 member countries.

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Based on reporting by South China Morning Post:

According to Surapong Sarapa, the head of forecasting at the Meteorological Department, the Thai capital is projected to receive approximately 50mm (two inches) of rainfall each day between October 11-13. This period coincides with the commencement of a week-long meeting involving finance ministers, central bankers, executives, and other delegates representing the institutions' 191 member countries.

Large trucks and four-wheel-drive vehicles will be deployed to transport over 15,000 delegates if roads flood this weekend.

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