Bangkok flooding disaster September 2026
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Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said water levels in Bangkok's canals remained high on Sunday morning.
Nearly 4,900 people in Bangkok were evacuated to shelters due to flooding.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration forecasted that rain in Bangkok and surrounding provinces would taper off on Monday.
Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roads
The rain overwhelmed Bangkok's canals and drainage system.
Bangkok has been officially declared a disaster zone.
Up to 300 millimetres of rain fell in some areas of Bangkok.
Bangkok declares disaster zone as heavy rains trigger flooding
The government said the flooding situation had stabilised but it would take two or three days for the water to drain if no more rain falls.
Bangkok's public transport authority offered free access to MRT train park and ride carparks until October 2.
Somkid Pheuk-ngam, a 67-year-old vendor living near a canal north of central Bangkok, said she has had to close her shop for two days due to waist-level water.
Bangkok declared flood disaster zone
People in Bangkok have been urged to stay at home.
Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems.
People living close to Bangkok's network of canals have been advised to move their belongings to upper floors.