Bangkok floodwaters begin to ease after torrential rains affect 700,000 people
- BANGKOK -- Floodwaters in Thailand ’s capital were slowly receding on Monday after continuous rainfall over the weekend, although some neighborhoods and major roads remained inundated.
- Rain continued intermittently, but Bangkok city officials said conditions had improved enough to accelerate drainage efforts.
- Water levels in four main canals had risen too high over the weekend to take in runoff from surrounding communities.
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- BANGKOK -- Floodwaters in Thailand ’s capital were slowly receding on Monday after continuous rainfall over the weekend, although some neighborhoods and major roads remained inundated.
- Rain continued intermittently, but Bangkok city officials said conditions had improved enough to accelerate drainage efforts.
- Water levels in four main canals had risen too high over the weekend to take in runoff from surrounding communities.
Sources: ABC News