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Severe Flooding Hits Bangkok: Fatal Electrocution and Widespread Chaos
Thairath•15:37•Disasters•
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Heavy rainfall and canal overflows cause severe flooding across Bangkok, leading to one death and significant property damage in Bang Kapi and Asoke.
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Events
Heavy rain begins in late September 2026.
Water rises rapidly in Bang Kapi and Phetchaburi areas, submerging dozens of cars.
Ms. Suree Sompong is electrocuted and dies at Klong Chan Flats around 4:30-5:30 AM on September 26.
Floodwaters reach knee-deep levels in Asoke and Din Daeng, disrupting traffic and tourism.
Governor Chadchart initiates a plan to push water through five main canals to the sea.
Water levels at Saen Saep Canal begin to recede slightly by the evening of September 26.
Who & What's Involved
Klong Chan Housing FlatsLat Phrao PolicePolice General HospitalPao Tang AppAirport Rail LinkKhiew WimonwanPokpak Phubadin
Topics
Bangkok FloodingUrban DrainageElectrocution HazardsInfrastructure FailureEmergency Preparedness
Locations
Bang Kapi DistrictAsokeDin DaengPhetchaburi RoadRamkhamhaeng DistrictSaen Saep Canal