Bangkok flooded by three days of heavy rain, thousands evacuated
Heavy rain soaked Bangkok for three days, forcing more than 84,000 people across 21 provinces to evacuate.
Rain fell continuously on Thailand's capital Bangkok from Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning. Major canals filled with over 20cm of rain.
Floodwaters spread across central and eastern parts of the city. Major roads were submerged.
Cars were left abandoned in rising water that stopped traffic. More than 84,000 people across 21 provinces were affected.
Evacuations are ongoing. The Meteorological Department warned that heavy rain would continue through Sunday.
A strong low-pressure system and strengthening monsoon conditions caused this. Authorities set up shelters for evacuated residents.
They sent emergency warnings through mobile phone broadcasts. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said flooding should recede once the rain stops.
Officials are working to drain the floodwaters.
- 84,000 across 21 provinces
- People affected
- Over 20cm in canals
- Rainfall accumulated
- Thursday afternoon to Saturday morning
- Rain duration
- Chadchart Sittipunt
- Governor
Why it mattersMore than 84,000 people have been displaced. Major transport routes have been blocked. Monsoon conditions are expected to worsen through the weekend.
AustraliaThailand is a major travel destination for Australians; the flooding may disrupt tourist travel and impact local businesses that depend on Australian visitors.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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