Bangkok declares flood disaster across city
Rain has fallen almost continuously since Thursday afternoon, with nearly 300mm recorded, flooding roads and swelling the city's canals.
Bangkok's government has officially declared a disaster across the entire city following intense rainfall that has inundated 50 districts. The governor reported that nearly 300mm of rain fell since Thursday, causing roads to become impassable and water to overflow canals, submerging homes and businesses. Local resident Somkid Pheuk-ngam, who lives near a canal, expressed frustration at being unable to leave her shop for two days, noting that this flooding appears worse than the 2011 disaster.
Bangkok's water levels continue to rise, and officials are urging residents to move their vehicles to higher ground while hospitalizing those who rely on life-saving medical equipment due to the risk of being inundated. The governor emphasized the severity of the situation, stating that the risk areas are those living near canals, all of which are now filled with water.
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