Many streets in Bangkok were flooded after heavy rain on Tuesday, with the rain expected to persist into the evening in northern Bangkok.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reported at 1.45pm there was flooding on sections of Onnut 59 Road in Prawet district, Sukhonthasawat Road in Lat Phrao district, Sukhumvit 39 Road in Watthana district, Chaeng Watthana 10 Road in Laksi district and Charoen Krung and Rama III roads in Bang Kho Laem district.
The inundation occurred from 12.30pm-1.45pm and flood levels ranged from five to 25 centimetres.
Floodwater receded from Onnut 59, Sukhumvit 39 and Chaeng Watthana 10 roads between 1.15pm and 3pm.
The Meteorological Department forecast rain for 70% of the capital on Tuesday.
About 3pm the department said there was light and moderate rain in Bangkok’s Sai Mai, Don Muang, Laksi, Bang Khen, Lat Phrao, Chatuchak and Bang Sue districts.
The rain was moving northwestwards and would stay in Laksi, Don Muang, Sai Mai and Bang Khen districts for 30-60 minutes from 3.30pm-4pm, the department said.