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Bangkok struck by ‘crazy’ flooding as all 50 city districts declared disaster areas
The Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Bangkok authorities have declared a city-wide flood disaster after heavy rains submerged roads, paralyzed traffic, and forced evacuations, affecting over 84,000 people in 21 provinces, mainly in the central region.
- The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority urged residents to stay home and move belongings to upper floors as accumulated rainfall in major canals exceeded 20cm, causing widespread flooding, especially in central and eastern parts of the city.
- Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned that heavy rains would continue through Sunday due to a strong low-pressure system and strengthening southwest monsoon conditions.
- Residents and visitors described the flooding as severe, with some comparing it to the devastating 2011 floods, while authorities set up more than 200 shelters to accommodate around 900 displaced people.
- Despite the flooding, airport operations remain normal, though some flights may face delays; city officials are working to drain floodwaters, but canals are currently full, posing ongoing risks to residents near waterways.
