Bangkok declared flood emergency as heavy rain floods city
Bangkok declared a flood emergency across all 50 districts after 48 hours of heavy rain, with waist-high water reported near canals.
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“Canals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster”
Bangkok declares flood disaster as canals overflow and 980 people in shelters
Key points
- Bangkok authorities declare a flood disaster across all 50 districts after heavy rain.
- Almost 48 hours of rain left canals full and roads submerged in the city.
- Around 980 people are staying in temporary shelters and 36 bedridden moved to hospitals.
- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration says pumping stations are at full capacity, draining 1,200 cubic meters per second.
- Officials warn it may take 2–3 days to drain floodwater if rain stops.
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- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
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Bangkok declared a flood emergency across all 50 districts after 48 hours of heavy rain, with waist-high water reported near canals.