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Thailand Issues Heavy Rain Warning for 50 Provinces as Bangkok Battles Floods
TNN•9:30•Disasters•
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Bangkok implements emergency measures including school closures and work-from-home orders as severe flooding hits eastern districts.
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A low-pressure system caused heavy rain in Bangkok over a 3-day period.
Severe flooding occurred in eastern Bangkok, specifically Romklao and Lat Krabang, with water reaching 1.5 meters.
Evacuation centers were established, eventually moving to King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang due to capacity issues.
The Ministry of Defense deployed GMC trucks to assist in deep-water rescues on September 27, 2023.
BMA ordered the closure of 400+ schools and work-from-home for non-essential staff for September 28, 2023.
The Meteorological Department issued Announcement No. 16 warning 16 provinces of flash floods.
Who & What's Involved
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)Drainage and Sewerage DepartmentKing Mongkut's Institute of Technology LadkrabangMinistry of DefenseDepartment of Disaster Prevention and MitigationChadchart Sittipunt
Topics
Urban FloodingEmergency EvacuationWeather ForecastingPublic SafetyDisaster Management
Locations
BangkokLat KrabangRamkhamhaengBang KapiRomklaoSuphan BuriTha Chin RiverAndaman SeaGulf of Thailand