Key facts
- Bangkok has declared a flood disaster across the city.
- Torrential rains and overflowing rivers have caused widespread flooding.
- Thousands of residents have been displaced from their homes.
- The flooding is described as the worst in decades.
Thailand's capital, Bangkok, has been declared a disaster zone due to severe flooding. Heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers have inundated large parts of the city, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The current flooding is reported to be the worst the city has experienced in decades, overwhelming emergency services and infrastructure.