Bangkok declared disaster zone after severe flooding as 300mm rain falls in 48 hours
- Bangkok's governor declared the city a disaster-affected zone on Saturday after severe flooding hit the capital.
- Nearly 300mm of rain fell within 48 hours, submerging cars and forcing residents to wade through deep water.
- The army set up shelters and field kitchens, while schools were designated as temporary accommodation.
- Thailand's worst floods in decades struck in November, killing at least 145 people in southern provinces.
Source: edition.cnn.com
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