Bangkok declared flood emergency as heavy rain floods city
They publishedBangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
26 Sept, 07:21ZBangkok declared flood emergency as heavy rain floods city
First reportBBC · 26 Sept, 07:21Z
Latest reportphys.org · 26 Sept, 09:30Z
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What
Bangkok declared a flood emergency across all 50 districts after 48 hours of heavy rain, with waist-high water reported near canals.
Why
Full canals and rising water have left eastern Bangkok hardest hit, though no casualties have been reported.
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More rain is expected through the week as pumps operate and officials monitor remaining risk areas.
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Summary
- Bangkok authorities declared a flood emergency across all 50 districts after 48 hours of heavy rain.
- Residents near canals told AFP water levels are at waist height and rising.
- City Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt said the east is hardest hit and pumps are operating.
- Officials warned more rain expected through the week; canals are full and risk areas remain.
- No casualties reported so far, but past 2011 floods are referenced as worse.
Summary
- Bangkok authorities declare a flood disaster across all 50 districts after heavy rain.
- Almost 48 hours of rain left canals full and roads submerged in the city.
- Around 980 people are staying in temporary shelters and 36 bedridden moved to hospitals.
- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration says pumping stations are at full capacity, draining 1,200 cubic meters per second.
- Officials warn it may take 2–3 days to drain floodwater if rain stops.