Flooding in Thailand temporarily shut four Toyota facilities and suspended Thai Airways’ inbound and outbound cargo operations from Wednesday through Oct. 6. Bangkok was declared a disaster-affected zone after receiving 320 mm of rain in three days late last week, nearly the city’s usual total for September. Toyota said flooding disrupted parts deliveries to its Thai unit, forcing the suspension of three plants and a facility at its joint venture, Toyota Auto Works. The company is coordinating with suppliers to restore deliveries and restart production as soon as possible. Thai Airways said many employees could not reach work and that cargo services would resume as soon as possible. At least 24 people had died and 44 of Thailand’s 77 provinces were affected, according to the interior ministry, which said flooding remained prevalent in 32 provinces. Government Spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises cited health ministry figures putting the death toll at 40 and said authorities were draining Bangkok’s floodwater into canals, aiming to return conditions to normal within two or three days. Suvarnabhumi Airport remained operational but faced severe disruption on Tuesday, with half its personnel absent, thousands of bags accumulating and many flights cancelled.