▲ Thai Airways aircraft waiting for departure at Suvarnabhumi International Airport amid flooding in Thailand
Heavy downpours have battered the Thai capital of Bangkok for four consecutive days, forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
Since September 24, more than 330mm of torrential rain has pounded Bangkok, submerging about half of the vehicles on major arterial roads and causing severe damage as floodwaters rose to people's waists.
As the flood levels rose, a stream of displaced people emerged.
Approximately 4,900 residents evacuated, and 52,000 households were affected.
The Governor of Bangkok designated the entire city as a flood disaster zone.
As the damage spread, city functions were paralyzed.
Numerous shops in downtown Bangkok suspended operations, and residents rushed to major supermarkets to secure daily necessities.
Situations arose where people had to wait one to two hours just to check out.
The Prime Minister's Office of Thailand urged citizens to refrain from panic buying.
While Suvarnabhumi Airport is operating normally, the Tourism Authority of Thailand advised travelers to leave two to three hours earlier than usual, taking severe traffic congestion into account.
The Thai Ministry of Defense deployed more than 10,000 military personnel nationwide to support flood response and relief efforts.
Although the rain is forecast to gradually ease starting today, the water levels in Bangkok's canals reportedly remain high.
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