Pattaya Flooded After Torrential Rain, Sukhumvit Road Traffic Disrupted
Pattaya, a resort city in Thailand's eastern region, was hit by torrential rain on the afternoon of October 19, causing flooding on a section of Sukhumvit Road. Left lanes were closed to traffic, leading to significant delays. The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, particularly in the eastern region, over the coming days.
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