Thai temples under water as floods hit city


Weight of water: A lying Buddha statue is seen at the background as a monk paddles through floodwaters at a temple in Ayutthaya. — Reuters

Several temples in Thailand’s historic city of Ayutthaya were under water, as monsoon rains flooded provinces across the country.

More than 40 temples in Ayutthaya, home to ancient Buddhist temples, ruins, and monuments, have been affected by the floods, the city administration said yesterday.

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