Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
Bangkok has declared a flood emergency after record-breaking rainfall submerged roads and overwhelmed the city's drainage systems. Residents near canals have been advised to relocate belongings to higher floors as authorities struggle to manage water levels.
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Extreme weather events in major urban centers highlight the growing vulnerability of infrastructure to climate change and seasonal monsoon volatility.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sean Seddon Disaster declared as heavy rain sparks Bangkok flooding A flood emergency disaster has been declared across Bangkok after more than 300mm (12in) of rain fell since Thursday, leaving roads in the Thai capital submerged.
On Sunday, Bangkok's Metropolitan Authority said the rains have subsided, but canal water levels remain high. The city's governor has warned that the flooding is not yet over.
People have been urged to stay at home and those living close to the city's network of canals have been advised to move their belongings to upper floors.
Thunderstorms are common in Thailand at this time of year but extreme weather in recent days has inundated Bangkok's drainage system, causing traffic chaos on roads that are already famously congested.
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