Rain pounds Bangkok, commuters stuck in traffic jams
published : 15 Feb 2023 at 10:53
writer: Gary Boyle
ORIGINAL SOURCE/WRITER: Online Reporters
Traffic in parts of Bangkok was heavily congested on Wednesday morning as heavy rain hit the capital and surrounding areas.
Vehicles were gridlocked, with many commuters spending double their normal time getting to work.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s flood prevention centre reported that moderate to heavy rain pounded Nong Chok, Lat Krabang, Min Buri, Khanna Yao, Bung Kum, Lat Phrao, Khong Samwa, Sai Mai and Bang Na districts around 7.15am.
The heavy rain spread to other areas of the city, including Bang Sue, Bang Plad, Dusit, Wang Thong Lang, Bang Kapi and Phra Nakhon. In some areas there were strong winds and thunder.
Flooding was reported in some areas of the capital.
The Meteorological Department warned people in upper Thailand to prepare for variable weather with strong winds and hail.
Vocabulary
- commuters: people who regularly travel between work and home - คนเดินทางระหว่างบ้านและที่ทำงาน
- congested: too blocked or crowded and causing difficulties - แน่นขนัด
- gridlocked (adj): in a situation in which it is impossible to move or make progress - ติดขัด, แออัด, รถติด
- hail (noun): small balls of ice that fall like rain - ลูกเห็บ
- moderate: neither very great nor very small in strength, size, amount or degree - ระดับปานกลาง
- thunder: the sudden loud noise which comes from the sky especially during a storm - ฟ้าร้อง
- variable: something that can change and affect the result of a situation - ตัวแปร, ซึ่งเปลี่ยนแปลงได้
