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Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rain floods roads

Al Jazeera reports that relentless rain triggered widespread flooding, with roads submerged. The report does not identify who issued the declaration or specify the affected areas.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
People maneuver scooters through deep floodwater beside cars on a rain-flooded urban road at night.
Bangkok flooding

Bangkok has been declared a disaster zone after heavy rain caused widespread flooding, according to a report published by Al Jazeera on 27 September.

The report says roads were submerged but does not specify which areas were affected or how extensive the flooding was.

It does not identify the authority that made the disaster-zone declaration, or provide details of any response measures.

The source gives no rainfall totals, casualty figures or information about damage.

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