Bangkok has been declared a flood‑disaster zone after days of relentless monsoon rains poured onto the city’s streets and drainage systems failed.
City officials have installed large pumps to force the surplus water back into the sea, a measure that has already dealt a severe blow to local residents who are still in the middle of a downpour.
Residents are urged to stay at home with authorities warning of additional rain expected over the coming days. Those living close to the canals are told to relocate personal belongings to upper floors to reduce flood damage.
BBC Southeast Asia correspondent Jonathan Head reports from Bangkok on the unfolding crisis, highlighting how the city grapples with its ageing flood‑control infrastructure amid a climate that continues to produce extreme weather.
