Bangkok declares all 50 districts disaster-affected as flood warning issued

Bangkok has declared all 50 districts as disaster-affected areas due to ongoing widespread flooding, with authorities issuing an urgent warning over critical canal levels. The declaration was made on Saturday, 26 September, allowing government agencies and local authorities to act more quickly within their legal powers and coordinate flood-response efforts.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued an urgent cell broadcast alert to people in Bangkok, advising them to move belongings to higher ground, secure valuable assets, and avoid traffic. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) also advised motorists to avoid 21 flood-affected roads, with some sections closed and worsening flooding in others.

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