In brief
Bangkok has been officially declared a flood disaster zone after two days of relentless rain overwhelmed the city’s drainage and canal systems. Authorities are pumping floodwater into the Gulf of Thailand, a temporary reprieve that may be insufficient as the National Water Works Authority struggles to manage the deluge. Residents living near canals have been told to move belongings to upper levels while staying indoors as additional rain is forecast for Sunday. The BBC provides live coverage from the hot‑spot, with correspondent Jonathan Head reporting on the city’s escalating water crisis.
Bangkok was officially declared a flood disaster zone after continuous heavy rain over the past two days overwhelmed the city’s drainage and canal systems.
The Metropolitan Water Works Authority began pumping tanks of floodwater into the Gulf of Thailand, a move deemed necessary but unfeasible as the canals fill to the brim.
Officials warned residents to stay indoors and advised those living near waterways to relocate belongings to upper floors. Forecasts predict further precipitation on Sunday.
BBC South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports from Bangkok, providing live updates as the situation unfolds.
