Thailand has granted civil servants a two-day holiday in response to flooding, Reuters reports. The decision comes as the Thai capital, Bangkok, has been declared a disaster zone amid widespread flooding, according to CNN.
Roads in Bangkok have been left under water, the BBC reports. The Guardian reports that thousands of people have moved into shelters, quoting residents describing the damage; one account cited by the outlet said a house was submerged. The Daily Tribune also reported flooded homes and submerged roads.
According to Reuters, the holiday applies to the civil service. The reporting does not specify which days the holiday covers or how many agencies are affected.
The flooding has disrupted travel across the capital, with multiple outlets describing roads as impassable. CNN's report that Bangkok has been designated a disaster zone indicates the response has moved beyond routine measures.
Further details on the scope of the flooding, the number of people affected and the duration of the civil service holiday have not been confirmed in the reporting available so far.
