For many people in Bangkok, the weekend began with the sound of rain and ended with water at their doorsteps. As the floodwaters slowly begin to recede, videos circulating on social media are giving a closer look at how residents have been coping. NDTV has not independently verified these videos.
The Bangkok Flood Control Centre said the weekend flooding hit 329,000 households, or about 700,000 people. The figures were shared by Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej.
Floodwaters in the Thai capital were going down on Monday after almost non-stop rain over the weekend. The flooding also disrupted air travel. Flooding in Bangkok and nearby provinces made it hard for ground-handling staff to reach the airport for their shifts. Baggage carts also broke down, flights ran late, and bags piled up in the terminal. Thai Airways has brought in office staff, managers and military support to help. Some neighbourhoods and major roads were still submerged, however. The figures were shared by Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej.
Passengers who cannot wait have been told to file a delayed baggage report so that their bags can be delivered to their home or hotel. A video from Suvarnabhumi Airport shows hundreds of passengers queuing near Gate 1 while Thai Airways staff work through nearly 6,000 delayed bags. The Bangkok Flood Control Centre said the weekend flooding hit 329,000 households, or about 700,000 people.
