THE ATMOSPHERE TODAY · EVENT← TODAY'S COVERTHE WATER
60 people have died since Sep 16, and about 1.15 million households in 28 provinces are still flooded. Bangkok holds more than a metre below critical, but in the east the Bang Pakong crested at a record 4.93 m, above 2013's 4.82 m. Heavy rain is forecast for Oct 9 to 13, heaviest on Bangkok from Oct 10. (Handled with care.)
THE RECORD
30 turning points on record since Aug 21 — the 8 most recent shown.
Oct 8▽ slipped down the board
Oct 7easing → active
Oct 6cresting → easing
Oct 2↑ moved up the board
Oct 1building → cresting
Sep 30↑ moved up the board
Sep 29easing → building
Sep 28peak → easing · intensified sharply
WHO IT TOUCHES
Public safetyHurricanes bound for the Gulf Coast and south-west Mexico, and floods in Thailand, Vietnam and Senegal.
Supply chainsGulf and Mexican Pacific ports in two storms' paths, a low Rhine, and Thailand's eastern estates under water.
FarmThailand's flooded east before more rain, central Vietnam's paddies, and storms over Argentina's north-east.
CONNECTED
A storm aimed at a coast, and a flood already there — Isaias brings up to 7 ft of surge to the Gulf Coast, while 1.15 million Thai households are still flooded..