Disaster declared as heavy rains spark Bangkok flooding
Reported by BBC News
Almost nonstop rain over several days has caused extensive flooding in Bangkok, according to the BBC.
The city’s governor has designated Bangkok a disaster-affected zone.
Video from the capital shows cars moving through water-covered streets, with some vehicles apparently unable to continue.
The declaration reflects the scale of disruption, though the article gives no details about casualties, damage or relief measures.
The report does not say what steps authorities will take next or how long the flooding is expected to last.
Key points
- Several days of near-continuous rain have flooded parts of Bangkok.
- Bangkok’s governor declared the capital a disaster-affected zone.
- Videos show submerged roads and apparently stranded cars.