Torrential rainfall keeps Thailand on flood alert

Thailand's flood situation remained serious on Monday despite signs of easing rainfall in Bangkok, with authorities maintaining warnings across 30 provinces and ordering an emergency evacuation in Rayong Province after a reservoir was reported to be at risk of failure. The Thai Meteorological Department forecast less rain in Bangkok and surrounding provinces on Monday and Tuesday, but said thunderstorms would still affect about 70 percent of the area, with isolated heavy downpours. In Rayong, au