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Bangkok Floods Persist in 6 Districts Amid New Rain Warning

Bangkok Floods Persist in 6 Districts Amid New Rain Warning

Thansettakij•Economy•34d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt reports flooding in 6 eastern districts while preparing for additional rainfall between October 10 and 11, 2026.

  • •Flooding persists in 6 eastern districts of Bangkok, affecting approximately 97 communities.
  • •Rainfall of 40–50 mm is forecast from 16:00 on October 10 to 04:00 on October 11, 2026.
  • •Bangkok is surrounded by water masses from Pathum Thani, Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, and Samut Prakan.
  • •The Prime Minister ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to accelerate water drainage through Chachoengsao and Samut Prakan.

Overview

  • •Flooding in Bangkok has begun to ease after two days without rain, though water remains in Min Buri, Nong Chok, Prawet, Saphan Sung, Lat Krabang, and Bueng Kum.
  • •The Bangkok Command Center expects increased rainfall of 40–50 mm from 16:00 on October 10 to 04:00 on October 11, 2026.
  • •Water drainage from Bangkok is limited because the city is surrounded by water masses from Pathum Thani, Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, and Samut Prakan.
  • •Bangkok has installed water-pushing boats in Khlong Prawet Burirom and is coordinating with the Royal Irrigation Department to drain water into Khlong Phra Ong Chao Chaiyanuchit toward the Gulf of Thailand.
  • •The current water discharge rate is approximately 2,300 cubic meters per second, while Bangkok can safely handle up to 3,000 cubic meters per second.
  • •Most main dams have 30% capacity remaining, except for Pasak Jolasid Dam, which is nearly full.
  • •The Prime Minister suggested that future housing project approvals should strictly consider water levels and low-area risks to prevent rescue obstacles.
  • •Bangkok will update its database and procure additional equipment, such as high-speed pipe pumps, for long-term readiness.

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Key Entities

Person

Chadchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️
The Governor of Bangkok.
Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️
The head of government who ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to coordinate water drainage.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
The city facing flooding in 6 eastern districts.
Min Buri(มีนบุรี)ℹ️
One of the 6 districts in Bangkok with remaining flooding.
Nong Chok(หนองจอก)ℹ️
One of the 6 districts in Bangkok with remaining flooding.
Prawet(ประเวศ)ℹ️
One of the 6 districts in Bangkok with remaining flooding.
Saphan Sung(สะพานสูง)ℹ️
One of the 6 districts in Bangkok with remaining flooding.
Lat Krabang(ลาดกระบัง)ℹ️
One of the 6 districts in Bangkok with remaining flooding.
Bueng Kum(บึงกุ่ม)ℹ️
One of the 6 districts in Bangkok with remaining flooding.
Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️
A province to the north of Bangkok contributing to the surrounding water mass.
Nakhon Nayok(นครนายก)ℹ️
A province to the north of Bangkok contributing to the surrounding water mass.
Chachoengsao(ฉะเชิงเทรา)ℹ️
A province to the east of Bangkok used as a water drainage path.
Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️
A province to the south of Bangkok used as a water drainage path toward the sea.
Khlong Lam Pla Thiu(คลองลำปลาทิว)
A canal where water levels are decreasing slowly due to overflow from Pathum Thani.
Khlong Prawet Burirom(คลองประเวศบุรีรมย์)ℹ️
A canal where water-pushing boats have been installed.
Khlong Phra Ong Chao Chaiyanuchit(คลองพระองค์เจ้าไชยานุชิต)
A canal used to drain water further toward the Gulf of Thailand.
Gulf of Thailand(อ่าวไทย)ℹ️
The final destination for the drained water.
Pasak Jolasid Dam(เขื่อนป่าสักชลสิทธิ์)ℹ️
A dam that is nearly full and requires close management.
Khlong Raphi Phat(คลองระพีพัฒน์)
A canal that may be used for water discharge, potentially affecting eastern Bangkok.

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กทม.)ℹ️
The city administration managing flood drainage and emergency pumps.
Royal Irrigation Department(กรมชลประทาน)
The agency tasked with pushing water out through Chachoengsao and Samut Prakan.
Bangkok Command Center(ศูนย์บัญชาการกรุงเทพมหานคร)
The unit preparing for forecast rainfall.