Bangkok floodwaters begin to ease after torrential rains affect 700,000 people
BANGKOK — Floodwaters in Thailand ’s capital were slowly receding on Monday after nearly continuous rainfall over the weekend, although some neighborhoods and major roads remained inundated. Rain continued intermittently, but Bangkok city officials said conditions had improved enough to accelerate drainage efforts. Water levels in four main canals had risen too high over the weekend to take in…
Bangkok's floodwaters began to recede on Monday, following a week of relentless rainfall that impacted approximately 700,000 residents, according to the Bangkok Flood Control Center. Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej reported that 329,000 households, or roughly 700,000 people, were affected by the weekend flooding.
While rain persisted intermittently, city officials confirmed that conditions had improved sufficiently to expedite drainage operations. Water levels in four primary canals had reached hazardous heights by the weekend, obstructing the natural flow of runoff from surrounding areas. Bangkok authorities had declared a flood emergency across all 50 city districts on Saturday, with some regions experiencing significantly less impact than others.
The city's Deputy Governor prioritized assistance for vulnerable residents, including the elderly and those with disabilities, as they faced the most challenging circumstances during the flood. Cambodia and Myanmar were also grappling with severe weather conditions during this period.
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