Flooding disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations in Bangkok

Bangkok has been declared a disaster zone after parts of the Thai capital saw more than 30cm (12 inches) of rain in 48 hours, causing flooding across much of the city.

Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left canals full, roads submerged and residents wading through deep water.

Almost 300mm of rain has fallen on Bangkok since Thursday afternoon.

An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.

Thailand's capital is inundated after days of constant rain, which has disrupted traffic and forced some residents to leave their homes.

Several areas of the Thai capital Bangkok have been inundated by continuous rain from Thursday afternoon to Saturday morning, disrupting traffic and