Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations
Major canals in Bangkok filled with accumulated rainfall exceeding 20cm, officials said on Saturday.
Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok have disrupted traffic and prompted evacuations, with major canals filling with accumulated rainfall exceeding 20cm. The continuous rain from Thursday to Saturday has affected over 84,000 people in 21 provinces nationwide, particularly in the central region. Floodwaters have blocked roads and swollen Bangkok's canals, sending water into many homes and restaurants.
The Bangkok Governor has warned that more rain is forecast, and urged residents to move their cars to higher ground. The situation is compared to the 2011 flood, which killed over 500 people and damaged millions of homes.
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