Floodwaters in Bangkok began to recede on Monday after torrential weekend rains affected around 7 lakh people, although several neighbourhoods and major roads remained inundated. Authorities stepped up drainage efforts as more rain was forecast across Thailand. PICS/AFP

Flooding continued across Bangkok on Sunday even as rainfall eased after days of continuous downpours. Several low-lying areas, particularly in the city’s suburbs, remained submerged, forcing thousands of residents to leave their homes for temporary shelters. (Pics/AFP)