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  "id": 9938346,
  "title": "Thailand: Bangkok Flooding Triggers Disaster Declaration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/thailand-bangkok-flooding-triggers-disaster-declaration-9938346",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T07:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2120359/thailand-bangkok-flooding-triggers-disaster-declaration"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangkok authorities declared a disaster across 50 districts on Saturday following days of heavy rainfall that triggered severe flooding. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt noted that the eastern parts of the city were the most affected. The situation posed a threat to life, prompting an emergency advisory for people living near canals to move their possessions to higher ground. Bangkok city officials also opened shelters for evacuees.\n\nRainfall in Bangkok has been intense, with almost 300 millimeters (11.8 inches) of rain falling since Thursday afternoon. The governor warned that more rain was expected, urging residents to move their possessions to higher ground as every canal was already filled. Chadchart Sittipunt expressed concern over the rising water levels, reaching up to waist level for local vendors. The risk areas are those living near canals.\n\nThe flooding evoked memories of the deadly 2011 deluge, which caused over 500 deaths and damaged millions of homes. Thailand's Meteorological Department warned that the heavy rain would continue across the country through Sunday, citing a strong low-pressure system dominating the central region and strengthening monsoon conditions.",
  "summary": "Rainfall over the past three days has caused heavy flooding in the Thai capital. A state of disaster has been declared in all 50 districts in Bangkok.",
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        "published": "2026-09-26T04:17:14.000Z"
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        "title": "Bangkok declares flood disaster after massive 48-hour downpour",
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        "title": "Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations",
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        "published": "2026-09-26T05:50:48.000Z"
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        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Thailand: Bangkok flooding triggers disaster declaration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/thailand-bangkok-flooding-triggers-disaster-declaration",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:08:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Bangkok declares flood disaster as torrential rain leaves streets submerged",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/bangkok-declares-flood-disaster-as-torrential-rain-leaves-streets",
        "published": "2026-09-26T07:48:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Thai capital Bangkok declares flood disaster after heavy rain leave canals full, roads submerged",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/thai-capital-bangkok-declares-flood-disaster-after-heavy-rain-leave",
        "published": "2026-09-26T08:20:45.000Z"
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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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