Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters
Summary
Heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, has caused flooding that affected about 52,000 households and forced nearly 4,900 people to move to shelters. Authorities are working to drain water from canals, and more rain is expected before easing on Monday.Key Facts
- Bangkok experienced nearly 48 hours of heavy rain, causing flooding.
- Around 52,000 households were affected by the floodwaters.
- About 4,900 people were evacuated and moved to shelters for safety.
- Water levels in city canals remained high, prompting drainage efforts.
- Over 330 millimeters (13 inches) of rain fell in some parts of Bangkok.
- A flood disaster was officially declared for Bangkok on Saturday.
- Additional rain was forecast for Sunday, with rain expected to lessen on Monday.
- Scientists say extreme weather events like this flooding are likely to become more common due to global warming from fossil fuel emissions.
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