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  "id": 10152845,
  "title": "Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/bangkok-floods-force-thousands-into-shelters-10152845",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T05:01:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/09/27/bangkok-floods-force-thousands-into-shelters"
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  "account": "Bangkok residents slept in shelters on Sunday as floodwaters from days of heavy rain inundated homes and roads across the Thai capital. Nearly 4,900 people were evacuated to shelters, with around 52,000 households affected, prompting a disaster declaration. More than 330 millimeters of rain fell in some areas between Thursday and Sunday, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). Office worker Kosin Nilset, who lives along the Premprachakorn canal, said his house was underwater for about 30 hours and that the water level was higher than in the 2011 flood. Pedestrians trudged through knee-deep floodwaters in some areas, floating belongings in plastic tubs. Water levels remained high on Sunday morning, with authorities working to speed up drainage. More rain was forecast for Sunday and Monday. Scientists warn that extreme weather events will become more intense and frequent due to climate change. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel and visited a temporary shelter housing about 1,000 people. Some schools will be closed on Monday due to flooding, and some convenience stores had empty shelves as residents rushed to buy essentials. The prime minister's office asked the public to avoid panic-buying and warned that price gouging is a criminal offense. Thidarat Silsuwan, who lives partially submerged in her house, said she has been sleeping on a table for two days, cleaning up and salvaging belongings.",
  "summary": "Nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated to shelters, with around 52,000 households affected by the floods.",
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        "title": "Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/bangkok-floods-force-thousands-into-shelters-10155471",
        "published": "2026-09-27T02:29:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Bangkok floods leave homes underwater and thousands displaced",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/bangkok-floods-leave-homes-underwater-and-thousands-displaced",
        "published": "2026-09-27T05:23:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Bangkok Post",
        "title": "Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/bangkok-floods-force-thousands-into-shelters-10157237",
        "published": "2026-09-27T05:45:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Thaiger",
        "title": "Homeowner beats Bangkok floods with DIY barrier",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/homeowner-beats-bangkok-floods-with-diy-barrier",
        "published": "2026-09-27T06:00:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "VnExpress International",
        "title": "Thousands sleep in schools as floods hit 52,000 homes in Bangkok",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/thousands-sleep-in-schools-as-floods-hit-52-000-homes-in-bangkok",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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