Bangkok declares state of natural disaster after two days of torrential rain
The Thai capital's governor says the situation is stabilizing, despite considerable damage caused by flooded roads and overflowing canals.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
Bangkok authorities declared a state of natural disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday, after two days of torrential rain caused widespread flooding.
The heavy rainfall left numerous roads submerged and caused several of the city's canals to overflow, severely disrupting traffic and residents' daily lives.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the situation had now "stabilized," while acknowledging that the material damage caused by the flooding remained considerable.
The declaration of a state of natural disaster is intended to allow local authorities to mobilize additional resources to deal with the consequences of the severe weather and begin cleanup and repair operations on the affected infrastructure.
Sources
- Bangkok sous les eaux : l'état de catastrophe déclaré dans toute la capitale — France 24 — Français
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