Here’s Yangon on just another flooded Sunday (PHOTOS)

No, it wasn’t just your neighborhood
No, it wasn’t just your neighborhood

In case you didn’t notice, it rained a lot in Yangon yesterday. Like, a lot. Wondering just how much we mean by a lot? We’d tell you, but a picture is worth a thousand words, so lo and behold…

Here’s Tesla’s latest car-submarine hybrid in action. Unfortunately we’re hearing reports that it’s being rated 1/10, would not drive again.

Didn’t realize those water taxis were already up and running.

Of course, we can’t forget our furry friends!

Well, those brand new shiny imported buses were nice while they lasted.

This guy made the best of a bad situation and scored some chivalry points:

As did this one:

Never doubt the tenacity of a Myanmar trishaw driver.

Or the loyalty of Yangonites towards their local tea shop.

And if you thought you could just hop on a flight somewhere to escape all this water, THINK AGAIN. You’ll have to wade your way through the airport first:

Happy rainy season, folks!

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