In Bangkok declared a disaster due to heavy rains and flooding
In Bangkok declared a disaster due to heavy rains and flooding.
In Bangkok declared a disaster due to heavy rains and flooding. Since September 24, almost 300 mm of precipitation has fallen in the city, AFP reports.
The most difficult situation is in eastern Bangkok. Prolonged rains flooded the roads, water in the canals rose and penetrated nearby houses and restaurants.
In the 48 hours since September 24, almost 300 mm of rain fell in Bangkok. The main canals filled faster than the city had time to pump water from them, said the Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt.
The rains continue and the canals are overcrowded. Residents of houses near the canals are at risk.
The governor warned of new rainfall and urged residents to move cars to elevated areas.
Authorities warned of the risk of flash floods, water runoff from forested areas, mudflows and river spills in eastern, northeastern and central Thailand until Sunday.
Earlier, in November 2025, the authorities of the Thai province of Songkhla announced a mass evacuation of residents of the city of Hatyai due to the strongest flooding in 25 years. All 16 districts of the province were recognized as disaster zones. The floods affected more than 243 thousand households, in which more than 635 thousand people lived. More than 1,200 people were evacuated, one person died.
