Bangkok floodwaters recede as officials race to drain canals
Authorities said that rain had eased, with only scattered clouds remaining, allowing authorities to accelerate efforts to drain canals and lower water levels.
Bangkok experienced significant flooding on Sunday, Sep 27, as floodwaters receded due to a break in rain following a day of severe flooding. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) declared the Thai capital a disaster zone on Saturday after nearly 300mm of rainfall over 48 hours, flooding major roads and partially submerging some vehicles. Officials expect flooding to gradually subside if no further rain falls. The BMA had prepared 233 temporary shelters and relocated around 4,200 individuals to safety.
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