Bangkok hit by a month’s rain in two days:8 dead as drainage system fails; floodwater expected to take up to a week to clear

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has received a month’s worth of rain in the past two days. As a result, the city’s drainage system has failed, and several roads and areas have been submerged. So far, eight people have died in the flooding in Bangkok. According to the administration, it could take a week for the water to drain completely from some areas. Since 16 September, 41 provinces in Thailand have been affected by flooding. More than 5.8 lakh homes have been affected. According to the Bangkok administration, 5,901 people are staying in 234 relief camps. As many as 80,000 people remain stranded. The report is being continuously updated…