Torrential rain causes widespread flooding in Bangkok

14 Sept 19:47 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok experienced widespread flooding from an unforecasted torrential downpour, with 140mm of rain falling between 1 am and 3 am.
Governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected heavily inundated areas, including Ratchadapisek Road, where floodwaters reached up to 60cm, rendering many roads impassable.
Rapid drainage efforts, including clearing garbage from drains and deploying four water pump trucks, successfully cleared Ratchadapisek Road by 11 am.
The Governor announced plans to deploy more water pumps in the future to accelerate drainage if rainfall exceeds 100mm, aiming to prevent similar widespread inundation.

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