Bangkok declared flood emergency as heavy rain floods city
Bangkok declared a flood emergency across all 50 districts after 48 hours of heavy rain, with waist-high water reported near canals.
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“Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared”
Bangkok declared flood emergency as heavy rain floods city
Key points
- Bangkok authorities declared a flood emergency across all 50 districts after 48 hours of heavy rain.
- Residents near canals told AFP water levels are at waist height and rising.
- City Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt said the east is hardest hit and pumps are operating.
- Officials warned more rain expected through the week; canals are full and risk areas remain.
- No casualties reported so far, but past 2011 floods are referenced as worse.
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Bangkok declared a flood emergency across all 50 districts after 48 hours of heavy rain, with waist-high water reported near canals.