{
  "id": 9975575,
  "title": "Bangkok flood ‘disaster’: Heavy rain causes havoc; Homes, shops and roads are waterlogged | Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/bangkok-flood-disaster-heavy-rain-causes-havoc-homes-shops-and-roads",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T12:04:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/bangkok-flood-disaster-heavy-rain-causes-havoc-homes-shops-and-roads-are-waterlogged-watch-11790423842590.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in Bangkok, prompting the Thai government to declare a state of disaster. Over the past two days, the city has experienced nearly 48 hours of intense downpour, resulting in waterlogged streets, homes, and shops. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul cut short a trip to London to manage the crisis, returning to Bangkok to oversee the situation.\n\nAuthorities estimate that roughly 300mm of rain fell between Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning, with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration declaring 50 districts under a state of emergency. Notably, one vendor described the floodwaters reaching her waist, while another resident claimed this continuous rain was unprecedented in his experience.\n\nBangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt reported that the situation has stabilized, predicting improved conditions once the rain ceases. However, draining the floodwater will require two to three days, as the city's extensive canal network is now completely filled with murky water. Officials are collaborating with neighboring provinces to facilitate the drainage process.\n\nResidents have been seen navigating flooded eastern districts, some even using motorcycles to traverse the rising waters. Parked vehicles in major roads are partially submerged. In Bang Bua district, a woman attempted to save shop inventory, while office worker Khem Amnueilaph expressed concern about the knee-high water in his elevated home, though nearby older houses have already suffered severe flooding.\n\nDespite the challenges, some convenience stores have already run out of essential supplies by midday. Authorities have pre-positioned one million sandbags across the city to prepare for potential emergency situations. September 2023 has seen an unusually high amount of rainfall in Bangkok, with the city recording 487mm until September 25, significantly surpassing the typical average of 269mm for this period. Scientists attribute this extreme weather to rising global temperatures stemming from fossil fuel emissions, predicting that such flooding events will become more frequent in the future.",
  "summary": "Bangkok has been declared a disaster-affected zone due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. According to Live Mint, 487mm of rain fell in September, affecting 21 provinces and resulting in one death. The flooding has caused widespread damage, with major roads flooded and cars partly submerged. People have been forced to wade through waist-high water, and supermarkets are crowded with those stocking up on supplies.\n\nThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has designated schools as temporary accommodation and asked residents to avoid unnecessary travel. The Thai military is setting up shelters and field kitchens to aid disaster relief efforts. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the crisis poses a risk to people's lives and could damage public and private property, with the situation being most severe near canals.\n\nThe weather agency forecasts thunderstorms, and the government has issued an emergency advisory for people living near canals to move personal items to higher ground. According to The National UAE and The National Business, nearly 300mm of rain fell in 48 hours. Residents, including Sansuk Laowatcharakul and Suppakarn Julavijitphong, have expressed concern and worry about the situation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Bangkok declares city-wide disaster as third day of monsoon rain floods streets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/bangkok-declares-city-wide-disaster-as-third-day-of-monsoon-rain",
        "published": "2026-09-26T10:40:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}