Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding

Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital’s roads and canals, sending water into many homes and stores.Published On 26 Sep 202626 Sep 2026Bangkok authorities have declared a disaster zone across all 50 districts of Thailand’s capital after three consecutive days of rainfall caused heavy flooding.The disaster designation, which gives local organisations authority to take action, came on Saturday after Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said almost 300mm (11.8 inches) of rain had fallen since Thursday afternoon.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Nepal’s leader labels devastating flood a ‘warning to the world’list 2 of 4Rescuers search for survivors after Nepal–China floods kill at least 165list 3 of 4Can a warming Arctic become an important commercial highway?list 4 of 4El Nino reaches super status: Where will it bring rain, drought and heat?end of listThe nonstop rain inundated roads and canals with water, sending water into many homes and stores alongside them, according to reports. Photos and videos showed major roads submerged and cars abandoned after drivers were unable to move through the rising water.Chadchart said the east of the city was most impacted and w...