Bangkok floodwaters recede as officials race to drain canals

Bangkok's floodwaters have begun to recede following a break in torrential rain that caused severe flooding earlier this week, prompting authorities to declare the Thai capital a disaster zone. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reported that the rain had eased by late Saturday, with only scattered clouds remaining, enabling officials to accelerate efforts to drain canals and lower water levels.

The city had experienced nearly 300 mm of rainfall over 48 hours, leading to flooded major roads and some cars being partially submerged. In response, the BMA prepared 233 temporary shelters and relocated around 4,200 people to these shelters.

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