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Severe Flooding Paralyzes Bangkok: 50 Districts Declared Disaster Zones
Thairath•16:14•Disasters•
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Heavy overnight rainfall causes widespread flooding across Bangkok, submerging vehicles and prompting a city-wide disaster declaration.
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Heavy rain falls continuously throughout the night of September 25-26.
BMA declares all 50 districts as disaster zones effective September 25.
Water levels rise to 1 meter in low-lying areas like Khlong Chan.
Major arterial roads in Bangkok become impassable by morning of September 26.
DDPM issues critical warnings for residents near canals.
Residents begin stockpiling food and supplies due to travel restrictions.
Who & What's Involved
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM)Ministry of InteriorThairath TVCentral Lat PhraoAnuwat (Reporter)Apiwat (Reporter)
Topics
Bangkok FloodsUrban Disaster ManagementTraffic DisruptionEmergency PreparednessPublic Infrastructure
Locations
Khlong Chan Flats, Bang KapiLat PhraoVibhavadi Rangsit RoadPhahonyothin RoadRatchadaphisek RoadEkkamaiThonglorOn NutNgamwongwan