Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok

Heavy rain and floods have largely paralyzed the Thai capital Bangkok. All 50 districts in the metropolitan area have been declared disaster areas, Thai media report. Around 30 centimeters of rain fell within 48 hours.

Authorities have converted temples and schools in the capital into emergency shelters, reports Thai PBS. Road traffic came to a standstill in many parts of the city. Further heavy rain is expected through Sunday.

Public sector workers have been ordered to work from home on Monday and Tuesday, Thai PBS reports. The schools also remained closed, reports the newspaper “Khaosod”.