As heavy rain and flooding continue in Bangkok, Malaysians urged to stay vigilant

Bangkok, on September 26, saw Malaysians urged to remain cautious due to ongoing heavy rain and flooding. All 50 districts of the Thai capital were declared disaster zones. The Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok advised those in or visiting Bangkok to stay updated on weather, road, and traffic conditions. It suggested checking road and flood conditions, allowing extra travel time, avoiding flood-affected areas, and considering alternate routes if needed.

The embassy warned that weather and road conditions can change quickly, especially in flood-stricken regions, and urged Malaysians to stay informed and follow Thai authorities' advisories. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's online Road Flood Monitoring System and the BMA hotline at 1555 are available for checking road conditions and reporting flooding.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand's Contact Centre at 1672 or the Tourist Police at 1155 can be contacted for travel-related inquiries. As of 7 am on Saturday, 21 provinces reported flooding, affecting 27,109 households and 84,605 people. No casualties had been reported in Bangkok, but e-hailing services had halted bookings due to road closures, and some shops remained closed.