Continuous heavy rains in Bangkok, Thailand have caused disasters. The city has entered a disaster area and announced the suspension of classes.

Phetchaburi Road, an important thoroughfare in the center of Bangkok, Thailand, turned into a river after days of heavy rain on the 26th.

Heavy rains in Bangkok, Thailand caused flooding in many places, and the water had not receded in many areas as of evening. The Bangkok City Government stated that it has started drainage operations with all its strength. If there is no further rainfall, the accumulated water will be removed in 2 to 3 days at the earliest. The authorities announced that schools in Bangkok would be closed for one day on the 28th, and some city government employees implemented working from home to reduce traffic congestion.

Bangkok Mayor Chadchart Sittipunt said at the Flood Control Center today that heavy rain has fallen in Bangkok since the 24th, with accumulated rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters in many places, and nearly 300 millimeters in some areas. The city government is currently fully operating drainage tunnels and pumping stations, with a drainage volume of approximately 1,200 cubic meters per second.

The capital, Bangkok, suffered nearly 48 hours of torrential rain, causing canals to overflow and streets to flood. Authorities declared the city a disaster area today. According to statistics, a total of 93 roads are currently affected by flooding, and the water levels of many canals still need to be closely monitored.

Some shopping malls have posted notices stating that they will close at 6 p.m. today and tomorrow due to flooding. Someone uploaded a video on the Internet of mall employees wading through flooded roads when they were off work.

The Bangkok City Government has set up 233 temporary shelters, which can accommodate about 15,000 people. 981 people have been admitted, and 36 bedridden patients have been moved to safe locations.

Khaosod English newspaper reported that schools under the Bangkok City Government will be closed for one day on the 28th and called on city staff to work from home to reduce parents’ commuting burden and reduce traffic congestion. However, personnel responsible for drainage, sanitation and emergency response must be on duty.

In addition, reports also pointed out that Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ended his trip to the UK ahead of schedule and is expected to return to Thailand at about 8 a.m. on the 27th to handle flood response work.