Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
Authorities said the disaster declaration gives local agencies special powers as nearly 300 mm of rain flooded roads and canals and displaced about 980 people.
- On Sept 26, Bangkok authorities declared a disaster across all 50 districts after continuous rain caused heavy flooding. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt ordered officials to accelerate assistance for affected residents, including vulnerable groups.
- Almost 300 millimetres of rain fell over 24 hours, swelling Bangkok's canals and flooding roads. Chadchart warned, "Every canal filled," noting the east of the city is most impacted.
- Chadchart instructed district offices to implement seven emergency measures, including prioritizing bedridden patients and vulnerable residents. Agencies were directed to prepare BMA-run schools as shelters and coordinate sandbag distribution.
- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration opened shelters for evacuees and offered free MRT "park and ride" access to help residents secure vehicles until October 2. Officials coordinated with transport authorities to manage the emergency response.
- Residents like motorbike rider Samruay Nakkamnueng in the Ari neighbourhood expressed concern over wading through floodwater. Some compared the current situation to the 2011 flood that killed more than 500 people across Thailand.
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The city received almost 300 millimeters of rain.
Bangkok declares city-wide disaster as third day of monsoon rain floods streets
The rainfall began on Thursday and is expected to keep pouring through Sunday, Thailand’s meteorological department warned. People were advised to beware of flash floods, overflows, and landslides.
The Thai capital Bangkok has been hit by heavy flooding after two days of continuous rain. All fifty districts of the city have declared a state of emergency, with streets in the city under water. Authorities have advised people to stay indoors and those living near canals should move their belongings to higher floors. Heavy rain is expected until the end of the weekend.
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The Independent (US)Bangkok declares city-wide disaster as ‘crazy’ flooding cripples Thai capital
Thai capital is forecast to receive more heavy rainfall throughout the weekend
In the Thai capital, several roads became impassable, canals filled, and all 50 districts were declared emergency zones.
Thailand's capital is experiencing heavy rains, with 300 mm falling in three days.
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