Thailand’s Bangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes

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Bangkok has declared a flood disaster as severe rains have inundated entire neighborhoods, forcing thousands to evacuate. The city’s inadequate drainage system exacerbates flooding issues during the monsoon season.

Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and forcing thousands to leave their homes. Bangkok is flood-prone, especially during the monsoon season, but waters rarely linger for long. Nonetheless, the city’s drainage is notoriously ill-equipped to handle storm bursts as it struggles to cope with waters that have reached at least two feet (60cm) and...