Why were the Bangkok floods so bad?

The heavy rain in Bangkok may have eased for now, but authorities warn that some parts of the city could take up to two weeks to dry out. Low-lying districts on the fringes of the drainage system remain at prolonged risk. CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut explains how the flooding became so severe, how Bangkok usually deals with monsoon floods, and why it could take some time for the worst-hit areas to recover. #thailand #thailandnews #bangkokfloods Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia