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Bangkok Drowned: Over 300mm Rain Floods Capital
27 Sep
Summary
- Over 300mm of rain inundated parts of Bangkok in just two days.
- Nearly 4,900 residents evacuated to shelters as floods hit 52,000 households.
- Some residents report this year's flooding is worse than the 2011 disaster.
Bangkok is grappling with extensive flooding after receiving more than 300mm of rain between Thursday and Sunday. This extreme rainfall has inundated homes, shops, and roads across the capital, prompting a disaster declaration.
Thousands of residents, nearly 4,900 people, have been evacuated to shelters, with around 52,000 households affected. Some residents are comparing the current situation unfavorably to the widespread deluges of 2011, noting higher water levels.
Authorities are working to expedite drainage from the city's canal network. While more rain was forecast for Sunday, it is expected to decrease by Monday. City schools are slated to close on Monday, and citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel due to flooded roads.
