As of September 27, 2026, Bangkok's flooding persisted despite subsiding rain, with authorities criticized for late flood warnings. Reports described the event as the worst flooding in 15 years, with homes, shops and roads waterlogged and residents wading through waist-deep water.
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Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left canals full, roads submerged and residents wading through deep water.
Bangkok authorities declared a disaster across all 50 districts on Saturday, Sept. 26, after nearly 300 millimeters (11.8 inches) of rain had fallen in the Thai capital since Thursday afternoon. The designation allows local organizations to take emergency action. Flooding submerged roads, filled canals and inundated homes and restaurants, with eastern Bangkok among the hardest-hit areas [japantoda
An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.
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Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and forcing thousands to leave their homes. Bangkok is flood-prone, especially during the monsoon season, but waters rarely linger for long. Nonetheless, the city’s drainage is notoriously ill-equipped to handl
Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.
Thailand’s capital Bangkok declared a flood disaster on Saturday after more than 300 millimetres of rain in less than 48 hours, leaving canals overflowing and streets submerged. “It’s like at my waist…
Bangkok declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts on Saturday after nearly 300 millimeters of rain fell over about 48 hours, flooding roads and homes and disrupting traffic. Thailand’s disaster agency reported two flood-related deaths in Chanthaburi province; RT also reported a death in Bangkok, citing the Thai newspaper Matichon [rt.com#1][abc.net.au#1]. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administr
Two days of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged and residents wading through waist-deep water in the Thai capital
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Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads, and residences. Pedestrians in plastic rain ponchos waded through murky knee-deep water in the Thai capital, some venturing into a supermarket while others floated their belongings in plastic tubs. “People ca