Canals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster

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Bangkok has declared a flood disaster after receiving nearly 300mm of rain, leading to submerged roads and full canals. Authorities have urged residents to stay home as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul cut short a trip to London to return amid the emergency.

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt urged people to stay home after almost 300mm of rain fell, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he was cutting short a trip to London to return.

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