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Bangkok Flooded: City Declared Disaster Zone
27 Sep
Summary
- Bangkok's 50 districts declared disaster zones due to heavy rainfall.
- A powerful nor'easter has caused widespread power outages in the US Northeast.
- Hurricane Nolo poses a risk of flash floods and dangerous winds to Hawaii.
Thailand's capital, Bangkok, has declared all 50 of its districts disaster zones following approximately 300 millimetres of rain over 48 hours. This deluge has inundated major roadways, prompting the governor to advise residents to remain home. Eastern areas of the city experienced the most severe flooding.
Concurrently, the northeastern United States is contending with a significant nor'easter. This storm has disrupted thousands of homes and businesses by cutting off power, leading to numerous flight cancellations and states of emergency declarations. Coastal flooding is a major concern along the New Jersey and New York coastlines, with high winds battering the region.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo is intensifying as it skirts the Hawaiian Islands. While direct landfall is not anticipated, the storm poses a threat of flash floods, dangerous winds, and extreme surf to areas that have previously experienced storm damage. Heavy rainfall is expected across the Hawaiian Islands.
