Bangkok declares flood disaster after massive 48-hour downpour
More than 300 millimetres of rain in under two days left canals overflowing and streets submerged across the Thai capital.
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Thailand's capital, Bangkok, declared a flood disaster on Saturday after more than 300 millimetres of rain fell in less than 48 hours, overwhelming the city's canal system and submerging streets.
"It's like at my waist level now," one local resident said, describing the extent of the flooding in some areas of the city.
Bangkok's governor urged residents not to panic, saying the situation was stabilising even as the scale of the disruption remained significant across large parts of the capital.
The declaration of a flood disaster is intended to allow authorities to mobilise additional resources to manage the aftermath of the downpour and begin clearing affected roads and waterways.
Sources
- Bangkok declares flood disaster after massive 48-hour downpour — France 24 — English
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