Thai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid flooding - Reuters

Bangkok has been officially declared a disaster-affected zone following several days of torrential rain. The Thai capital experienced widespread flooding after nearly 300mm of precipitation fell since Thursday. Reports and videos describe the resulting scenes as apocalyptic, highlighting the severity of the situation across the city. Authorities issued the disaster zone declaration as the region struggles to manage the impact of the extreme weather events that have triggered these extensive floods throughout the urban area.