Floodwaters in Bangkok slowly receded Monday after near-continuous weekend rainfall, though several neighborhoods and major roads remained submerged.
Intermittent rain continued, but city officials said improved conditions allowed drainage efforts to accelerate. Four major canals had reached levels too high to receive runoff from surrounding communities.
The flooding affected 329,000 households, or about 700,000 people, according to the Bangkok Flood Control Center, Deputy Gov. Tavida Kamolvej said. Thai media reported two flood-related deaths in Bangkok and at least 10 nationwide.
Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt declared a flood emergency across all 50 districts Saturday. Authorities prioritized older people and people with disabilities, while nearly 7,000 residents were staying in shelters. Eastern Bangkok was hardest hit, with Bang Kapi particularly affected. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inspected a flooded housing estate there Sunday night and distributed relief supplies.
The flooding also disrupted food supplies, caused panic buying and created staffing shortages. At Suvarnabhumi Airport, the Thai Air Force sent 69 personnel to help clear a luggage backlog caused largely by workers being unable to reach work. Some departures were delayed and passengers faced longer waits for baggage.
The government declared special holidays Monday and Tuesday for state offices. Thailand's meteorological agency warned of heavy to very heavy rain, flash floods, river overflows, runoff and landslides.
Myanmar reported at least 10 deaths and dozens missing after flooding and landslides in Tanintharyi. Dawei received a record 346 millimeters of rain Monday. Cambodia reported flash floods in 10 provinces, affecting 44,889 families and forcing nearly 4,000 people to evacuate. Authorities in Siem Reap operated water gates and diversion systems to protect the Angkor temple complex.