With heavy rainfall expected again this week, Bangkok residents braces for more floods

Thailand capital Bangkok has been grappling with heavy rain, severe floods and overflowing canals since the beginning of September. - Image from The Nation Thailand/ANN

BANGKOK, Sept 13 (Bernama): Heaviest rainfall recorded in two decades last week triggered floods in many low lying areas and streets of Bangkok, especially in areas along the river and canals, with heavy rainfall forecasted to continue nationwide until this coming Sunday (Sept 18).

The Thai Meteorological Department in a statement said the public should be aware of heavy rains and the accumulation of rain water might cause flash floods and overflows especially along the waterways, foothills and low lying areas.