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Monday, April 29, 2024

Bangkok deluge: Heavy rain floods city, prepares for monsoon season

Bangkok yesterday was hit by heavy rainfall, with Bang Khun Thian district receiving the most with 124 millimetres, causing flooding in seven locations. As the rainy season is imminent in Thailand, officials revealed they are prepared to support residents affected by the flooding.

In the past 24 hours, several areas in Bangkok experienced moderate to heavy rain, with the Bang Khun Thian district facing the highest rainfall. This severe weather caused flooding, some of which has now reportedly returned to normal. Bangkok authorities are preparing for the full impact of the rainy season and are working on tracking the situation before, during, and after rainfall to ease residents’ distress.

Surat Jareonchaichakun, the Director of the Bangkok Drainage Office, addressed the preparations for flooding caused by storms in the city. He stated that the office had been monitoring the…

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