Rain Eases in Bangkok but Persistent Flooding Forces Thousands to Leave Home
Bangkok officials said rainfall has eased, but more than 3,000 people remain in temporary shelters and 31 roads are still flooded.
- On Sunday, heavy rainfall eased in Bangkok, though flooding persists in several low-lying areas with thousands remaining in temporary shelters as officials continue drainage operations.
- Days of continuous downpours caused widespread flooding, with accumulated rainfall exceeding 30 centimeters in many areas; Thailand's Meteorological Department reported at least eight people killed nationwide over the past 10 days.
- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration set up more than 200 temporary shelters housing about 3,000 people as of Sunday. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported more than 545,000 people impacted across 25 other provinces.
- Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt cautioned that water levels in main canals remain high as pumping operations continue. Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan confirmed supplies of consumer goods remain adequate, urging residents to avoid panic.
- The low-pressure system is moving toward western Thailand and Myanmar, with meteorological authorities expecting conditions to improve by Monday. While moderate rain is still expected Sunday, the capital's drainage systems are no longer overwhelmed.
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The storm rain slowed down in Bangkok, reports Associated Press.
Bangkok floodwaters recede after torrential rain as residents count losses
BANGKOK, Sept 27 - Floodwaters receded in many parts of the Thai capital Bangkok on Sunday after torrential rain eased, even as residents in some flooded neighbourhoods remained stranded in their homes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home – WTOP News
BANGKOK (AP) — Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters. At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10 days nationwide. Days of continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding and severe disruptions in Bangkok, impacting traffic and...
Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leav
BANGKOK (AP) — Rain eased in Thailand ’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas, with thousands forced to move into temporary shelters. At least eight people were reported killed in the past 10
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolBANGKOK (AP) — The rain subsided in Thailand’s capital on Sunday, although the floods persisted in several lowlands and thousands of people were forced to move to temporary shelters. At least eight people died in every...
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