Key Points
- Heavy monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding in the Khlong Chan area of Bangkok, Thailand.
- Water levels rose rapidly overnight, leaving dozens of parked cars almost entirely submerged in residential areas.
- Commuters faced treacherous conditions on main roads, with motorcyclists forced to push their vehicles through deep water.
- Local residents report that water levels increased from knee-height to chest-height within a matter of hours.
Full Transcript (English)
Speaker: This is the Khlong Chan Flat area. Last night, the water was only at knee level. Look at it now. And there is no sign that it is going to stop raining.
Speaker: At first, I had already made peace with the fact that my car would definitely be a total loss for the insurance company. I was lucky I managed to drive through it and get out earlier. Just look at this.
(Scene shifts to nighttime traffic)
Bystander: Will he be able to make it through? Look at that.
Bystander: Keep to the left! Keep to the left side, please!
Bystander: There’s a deep hole over there, be careful!
