Thousands evacuated in flooded Bangkok

 

TT-AP

 

Published 11.32

 

People wade through the water on a flooded street in Bangkok on Sunday. Photo: Sakchai Lalit /AP/TT

The heavy rain has eased, but parts of Bangkok remain flooded. According to authorities, over half a million people are also affected in other parts of the country.

A state of emergency was declared in Bangkok on Saturday following several days of heavy, persistent rain that caused widespread flooding. Thailand's meteorological agency forecasts continued heavy to moderate rain throughout the day, though conditions are expected to improve on Monday.

More than 200 shelters have been set up in Bangkok, and around 3,000 people remain there as of Sunday.

Over half a million people are affected in 25 other provinces, particularly in the central and eastern regions of the country. At least eight people have been reported dead in connection with the flooding over the past ten days.

Det kraftiga regnet har lättat men delar av Bangkok är fortsatt översvämmade. Även i andra delar av landet är över en halv miljon människor påverkade, enligt myndigheterna.

Katastroftillstånd utlystes i Bangkok på lördagen efter flera av dagar av kraftigt ihållande regn som orsakat omfattande översvämningar. Enligt Thailands väderinstitut väntas fortsatt kraftigt till måttligt regn under dagen, men förhållandena väntas förbättras under måndagen.

Över 200 härbärgen har satts upp i Bangkok och omkring 3 000 människor befinner sig fortsatt där under söndagen.