Weather chaos in Bangkok
Six months' worth of rain in two days: "Could become dangerous"
Authorities have declared a state of emergency across all 50 districts of Bangkok following the flooding. However, there remains a risk of torrential rain in the coming days, and the situation could become even more critical, according to TV4 meteorologist Madeleine Westin.
"These amounts of rain are dangerous and could have serious consequences for the people on the ground," she says.
Over the course of two days, 300 millimeters of rain fell on Bangkok. That is roughly equivalent to the amount that falls over six months in many parts of Sweden.
Lasse Rydqvist, a meteorologist at Klart, says two factors are influencing how serious the situation in the Thai capital might become.
"An active low-pressure system is sitting over the area while the monsoon is intensifying," he tells Aftonbladet, adding:
"This means the risk of flooding could worsen rapidly over the next 24 hours."
Six months' worth of rain in two days: "Could become dangerous"
Authorities have declared a state of emergency across all 50 districts of Bangkok following the flooding. However, there remains a risk of torrential rain in the coming days, and the situation could become even more critical, according to TV4 meteorologist Madeleine Westin.
"These amounts of rain are dangerous and could have serious consequences for the people on the ground," she says.
Over the course of two days, 300 millimeters of rain fell on Bangkok. That is roughly equivalent to the amount that falls over six months in many parts of Sweden.
Lasse Rydqvist, a meteorologist at Klart, says two factors are influencing how serious the situation in the Thai capital might become.
"An active low-pressure system is sitting over the area while the monsoon is intensifying," he tells Aftonbladet, adding:
"This means the risk of flooding could worsen rapidly over the next 24 hours."
Residents wading through water: "It's up to the waist now"
Thai authorities have declared a disaster situation after two days of torrential rain caused major flooding in Bangkok. Images show residents wading through water on city streets and cars being swept up in the floodwaters.
"The water keeps pouring in. It’s hard to go outside now. It’s up to the waist now," 67-year-old Somkid Pheuk-ngam tells AFP. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt is urging everyone to stay home until the water drains away. According to the governor, this could take two to three days, depending on whether more rain falls.
The flooding is worst in the eastern part of the city and along the canals. Chadchart has advised residents to move their belongings to higher ground.
Widespread flooding in Bangkok following torrential rain
Large parts of the Thai capital, Bangkok, are flooded this Saturday morning, local media report.
The flooding follows a deluge of 300 millimeters of rain over the sprawling metropolis.
"We are trying to manage the situation by pumping out the water, but all the canals in eastern Bangkok are now full. People living near the canals are at risk," says Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
According to AFP, all 50 of the city's districts are affected, and the event has been officially classified as a disaster.
Thai authorities have declared a disaster situation after two days of torrential rain caused major flooding in Bangkok. Images show residents wading through water on city streets and cars being swept up in the floodwaters.
"The water keeps pouring in. It’s hard to go outside now. It’s up to the waist now," 67-year-old Somkid Pheuk-ngam tells AFP. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt is urging everyone to stay home until the water drains away. According to the governor, this could take two to three days, depending on whether more rain falls.
The flooding is worst in the eastern part of the city and along the canals. Chadchart has advised residents to move their belongings to higher ground.
Widespread flooding in Bangkok following torrential rain
Large parts of the Thai capital, Bangkok, are flooded this Saturday morning, local media report.
The flooding follows a deluge of 300 millimeters of rain over the sprawling metropolis.
"We are trying to manage the situation by pumping out the water, but all the canals in eastern Bangkok are now full. People living near the canals are at risk," says Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
According to AFP, all 50 of the city's districts are affected, and the event has been officially classified as a disaster.
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