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Heavy Rain and Storms Trigger Flooding and Infrastructure Damage in Bangkok
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Severe thunderstorms across Bangkok and surrounding provinces cause urban flooding and the collapse of utility poles in Sathon.
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Events
Heavy rain hit Bangkok and suburbs on the afternoon of October 5, 2026.
A 'rain bomb' occurred in Pattaya on the afternoon of October 5, 2026.
Four utility poles collapsed in Sathon district at 1:39 PM on October 5, 2026.
Water release of 2,500 cubic meters per second continued through the Chao Phraya basin.
Heavy rain and flash flood risks are expected in Southern Thailand from October 11 to 13, 2026.
Who & What's Involved
Meteorological DepartmentJoint Flood Information CenterRoyal Irrigation DepartmentBhumibol DamSirikit DamDr. Ekkapop PianpisesParinya Jantakhu
Topics
Urban FloodingStorm DamageWater ManagementWeather ForecastingPublic Safety
Locations
BangkokSukhumvitDon MueangSathonPattayaChonburiKanchanaburiSouthern Thailand