Thailand: Bangkok flooding triggers disaster declaration
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- BBC News Worldseen 29 Sept, 03:25description edited
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An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.Authorities said the heavy rains have subsided but the flooding is not yet over.
- Japan Timesseen 29 Sept, 19:22headline rewritten
Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters as Thai flood damages seen at over $320 millionThousands huddle in Bangkok shelters as Thai flood damage seen at over $320 million - Libération (France)seen 30 Sept, 05:51headline rewritten
Bangkok face à des inondations monstres, l’état de catastrophe naturelle déclaréLa Thaïlande face à des inondations monstres : 4 morts à Bangkok, l’état de catastrophe naturelle déclaré - straitstimes.comseen 6 Oct, 05:00URL changed
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Sat, 26 September 2026
15 reports- DW Top Stories06:08first to report
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.
- BBC News World07:21edited after publishing
Authorities said the heavy rains have subsided but the flooding is not yet over.
- South China Morning Post09:02
Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and forcing thousands to leave their homes. Bangkok is flood-prone, especially during the monsoon season, but waters rarely linger for long. Nonetheless, the city’s drainage is notoriously ill-equipped to handle storm bursts as it struggles to cope with waters that have reached at least two feet (60cm) and...
- Libération (France)09:34edited after publishing
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Bangkok face à des inondations monstres, l’état de catastrophe naturelle déclaréLa capitale thaïlandaise subit des précipitations diluviennes depuis jeudi, dans une saison des pluies plus humide que d’ordinaire. Le bilan humain s’alourdit ce mardi 29 septembre à 23 victimes à travers le pays.
- Times of India10:56
- Tagesschau (Germany)13:22
Überflutete Straßen und vollgelaufene Kanäle - in der thailändischen Hauptstadt Bangkok herrscht nach tagelangen Regenfällen Notstand. Der Katastrophenschutz warnt vor Sturzfluten und Schlammlawinen.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:05
KATASTROFALNE poplave paralizirale su cijeli Bangkok, zatvorile škole i zaustavile promet, dok se očekuju nove oborine i obvezan rad od kuće.
- N1 Info (Croatia)14:10
Jake kiše i poplave dobrim su dijelom paralizirale Bangkok, prenosi agencija dpa.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)14:30
Jake kiše i poplave dobrim su dijelom u subotu paralizirale Bangkok, prenosi agencija dpa. Svih 50 okruga šireg područja Bangkoka proglašeno je područjima pogođenima katastrofom, izvijestili su u subotu tajlandski mediji. --- --- Tajlandska televizija Thai PBS izvijestila je da su vlasti pretvorile...
- BBC News World15:34
Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.
- Polsat News (Poland)15:43
Władze Bangkoku ogłosiły stan klęski żywiołowej we wszystkich 50 dzielnicach miasta po niemal 48 godzinach intensywnych opadów. Zalane zostały domy, sklepy i drogi, a w niektórych miejscach woda sięga mieszkańcom do pasa. W tym czasie w części tajskiej stolicy spadło niemal 300 mm deszczu.
- Le Monde (France)15:50
Près de 300 millimètres de pluie sont tombés sur la capitale thaïlandaise, alors que le gouverneur de Bangkok a déclaré l’état de catastrophe.
- tportal (Croatia)20:36
Guverner Bangkoka u subotu je proglasio tajlandski glavni grad područjem pogođenim katastrofom nakon što su obilne kiše izazvale velike poplave
- iDNES (Czechia)20:37
Úřady v Bangkoku vyhlásily kvůli rozsáhlým záplavám stav ohrožení v celé thajské metropoli. Silné deště trvající téměř 48 hodin zaplnily městské kanály a voda zaplavila silnice, domy i obchody. V některých čtvrtích sahala lidem až po stehna, napsala agentura AFP.
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- ČT24 (Czechia)26 Sept, 08:27their copy
- ABC News (Australia)23:54
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says the crisis "poses a risk to people's lives" and could damage property, and the situation is most severe near canals.
Sun, 27 September 2026
18 reports- Channel News Asia02:29
Authorities said that rain had eased, with only scattered clouds remaining, allowing authorities to accelerate efforts to drain canals and lower water levels.
- Channel News Asia02:29
Nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated to shelters, with around 52,000 households affected by the floods.
- Al Jazeera English03:33
Bangkok has officially been declared a disaster zone after relentless rains triggered widespread flooding.
- bne IntelliNews03:38
Credit: Lat Phrao police station Bangkok has declared all 50 districts of Thailand's capital a disaster zone after almost 300 mm of rain in three days, Al Jazeera reported on September 26.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:58
BANGKOK se polako oporavlja od poplava koje su paralizirale grad tijekom vikenda, nakon što je oslabio intenzitet obilnih kišnih padalina.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)06:47
Ulewne deszcze doprowadziły do powodzi w 50 dystryktach w okolicach Bangkoku. W rejonie stolicy Tajlandii spadło 300 mm deszczu, a ponad 4 tys. osób trafiło do tymczasowych schronisk. W całym kraju żywioł dotknął już ponad 84 tys. mieszkańców.
- tportal (Croatia)07:04
Voda se u nedjelju povukla iz dijelova Bangkoka nakon što je prestala padati obilna kiša koja je dan ranije uzrokovala teške poplave i navela vlasti da tajlandsku prijestolnicu proglase područjem pogođenim katastrofom
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:16
Slabljenje kiše nadležnima je omogućilo ubrzanje ispumpavanja kanala i snižavanje razine vode
- South China Morning Post07:37
Bangkok residents stranded by neck-deep floodwaters on Sunday appealed for clean water and food, as Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul cut short a diplomatic trip to the United Kingdom to monitor the response amid growing criticism online. In the worst floods to hit the Thai capital in 15 years, life has ground to a standstill in parts of the city since Friday evening, prompting the town hall to declare a disaster in all 50 districts. Days of incessant rains that overwhelmed Bangkok’s...
- Al Jazeera English07:49
Continuous downpours have hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital.
- Japan Times09:09
Nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated, with around 52,000 households affected by the floods, which prompted a disaster declaration.
- 24sata (Croatia)10:00
Voda je preplavila tisuće domova i važne prometnice, a katastrofa je direktno pogodila oko 52.000 kućanstava
- 24sata (Croatia)10:05
Zbog dramatične situacije na terenu gotovo 4.900 ljudi moralo je napustiti svoje domove i potražiti spas u privremenim skloništima koje su hitno organizirale gradske vlasti
- South China Morning Post10:57
Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads, and residences. Pedestrians in plastic rain ponchos waded through murky knee-deep water in the Thai capital, some venturing into a supermarket while others floated their belongings in plastic tubs. “People cannot get out of their homes. We are running out of food, so I came out to purchase some,” Aduenan...
- Le Monde (France)13:25
Près de 4 900 personnes ont été évacuées vers des centres d’accueil et environ 52 000 foyers ont été touchés par les inondations. Les autorités ont déclaré l’état de catastrophe dans l’ensemble de la capitale.
- bne IntelliNews14:30
Nearly 4,900 people are in shelters and about 52,000 households have been hit by floods in Thailand's capital Bangkok, AFP reported on September 27.
- France Info (France)14:39
Près de 4 900 personnes se sont réfugiées vers des centres d’accueil. Les autorités ont déclaré l'état de catastrophe dans l'ensemble de la capitale thaïlandaise.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)14:50
Jihovýchodní Asie letos čelí neobvykle silnému závěru monzunu. Silné srážky jsou v téhle části roku běžné, ale například thajská metropole Bangkok bojuje s největším stavem vody od ničivých záplav v roce 2011. Také v okolních zemích varují meteorologové, že minimálně ještě v příštím týdnu bude voda lidem komplikovat život a úřady mohou nařídit evakuace civilního obyvatelstva.
Mon, 28 September 2026
13 reports- Libération (France)05:39
Les victimes ont péri dans l’est du pays. A Bangkok, l’état de catastrophe a été déclaré après deux jours de pluie.
- Le Figaro (France)05:57
Les autorités de Bangkok, la capitale thaïlandaise, avaient déclaré, samedi 26 septembre, l’état de catastrophe naturelle dans l’ensemble de ses 50 districts.
- straitstimes.com05:57
URL changednow www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thousands-huddle-in-bangkok-shelters-as-thai-flood-damages-seen-at-320-million
BANGKOK, Sept 28 - Thousands sheltered on Monday in evacuation centres in the Thai capital, parts of it still flooded after havoc brought by intense weekend rain, while swelling reservoirs in an eastern province triggered orders for more to leave their homes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- Channel News Asia06:10
- Euronews07:16
Days of heavy rain have flooded Bangkok, disrupting transport and businesses, with shelters opened and officials warning water could take days to recede.
- Japan Times07:20
The more than 12 inches of rain Thailand's capital received forced the government to close public offices and postpone economic data releases.
- The Guardian World08:18
Capital city submerged in waist-high flood water, while elsewhere Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii’s Big Island Bangkok was declared a disaster zone by its city officials towards the end of last week, after streets in Thailand’s capital city were submerged in up to waist-high flood water. The flooding stemmed from an active cell of low pressure across central Thailand that brought continuous heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to Bangkok and surrounding regions. The heavy rain began early on...
- ABC News (Australia)09:19
Some Thai residents are having to wade through water to get to the supermarket following flooding caused by torrential rain on the weekend.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:09
Rain eases across capital but flooding persists in several districts; authorities move 1,500 bedridden patients to hospitals
- Euronews11:30
A jet ski rider manoeuvred through flooded streets in Bangkok as days of heavy rain inundated roads, markets and homes.
- Channel News Asia11:50
Roadside stalls and indoor markets are reopening even though parts of the Thai capital remain submerged.
- South China Morning Post13:11
At least 21 flights connecting Hong Kong and Bangkok were disrupted on Sunday and Monday, with passengers on one service leaving the Thai capital facing a nearly 24-hour delay after the Southeast Asian city was hit by its worst flood in 15 years. Heavy rainfall lashed Bangkok – a top travel destination for Hongkongers – between Thursday and Monday, prompting Thai officials to declare the city a disaster zone. Despite the flight disruptions, Hongkongers in the Thai capital said the central...
- Novinky (Czechia)17:00
Obyvatelé Bangkoku v pondělí proměnili zatopené náměstí před nákupním centrem v dočasný plovoucí trh. Prodejci se brodili vodou, aby z plovoucích plošin a pěnových boxů prodávali ryby, zeleninu a další zboží, zatímco kupující se brodili nebo pádlovali mezi provizorními stánky, protože už jim doma došlo jídlo.
Tue, 29 September 2026
16 reports- Japan Times01:07edited after publishing
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Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters as Thai flood damages seen at over $320 millionBangkok is among 41 provinces across Thailand hit by floods since Sept. 16 that killed at least eight people.
- Die Zeit (Germany)03:21
- Channel News Asia04:07
Several Thai Airways flights to and from Bangkok on Tuesday and Wednesday were cancelled, including two flights between Bangkok and Singapore.
- Channel News Asia04:07
- South China Morning Post04:45
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Bangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood disaster after the worst rains in years overwhelmed the Thai capital, submerging roads, cars and...
- Channel News Asia05:21
- BBC News World06:15
As sellers waded through floodwaters to sell produce like fish and vegetables from floating platforms and foam boxes, buyers walked or paddled between the makeshift stalls to buy their groceries.
- South China Morning Post06:33
Standing water in Thailand’s capital is expected to clear within three days if there is no additional rainfall, the government has said, as flag carrier Thai Airways struggled to resume regular services following heavy rain and flooding. The cabinet would discuss long-term plans to address flooding and recovery measures on Tuesday, government spokesman Ekkapob Pianpises told a news briefing on Tuesday. Bangkok was hit by around 320mm (12.6 inches) of rain over two to three days last week,...
- Japan Times06:37
Thailand stepped up relief efforts as the severe flooding has widened the economic toll from days of torrential rain.
- El País (Spain)08:37
Las lluvias torrenciales han anegado barrios enteros de Bangkok, donde han muerto al menos cuatro personas y ha sido declarada zona catastrófica, mientras más de 80.000 personas han quedado aisladas en sus hogares en todo el país. Las tormentas evidencian la vulnerabilidad de la megaciudad asentada sobre el delta del río Chao Phraya
- iDNES (Czechia)09:32
Povodně v Bangkoku zasáhly zhruba 700 000 lidí. Od vyhlášení stavu ohrožení uplynuly tři dny a část thajské metropole stále zůstává pod vodou. Školy jsou už druhý den zavřené. V celém Thajsku od poloviny září zemřelo v souvislosti se záplavami 23 lidí. Záplavám předcházelo téměř 48 hodin nepřetržitého deště.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)09:52
At least 130 killed in rains, floods in Thailand, India, Myanmar
- Anadolu Agency (AA)09:52
More than 100 killed in rains, floods in Thailand, India
- straitstimes.com10:10
Severe Bangkok floods cut restaurant sales by 80%, causing cash-flow crises amid supply chain issues and rising ingredient costs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- N1 Info (Croatia)12:45
Velike poplave koje su paralizirale veći dio Bangkoka poremetile su međunarodni zračni promet, izvijestile su u utorak vlasti tajlandskoga glavnoga gr
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:57
POPLAVE u Bangkoku paralizirale su međunarodni zračni promet i pogodile stotine tisuća ljudi uz brojna otkazivanja letova i velika kašnjenja.
Wed, 30 September 2026
3 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)03:19
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:37
In Thailand stehen viele Städte unter Wasser. Es gibt mindestens 22 Tote. Mancherorts könnte sich die Lage verschlimmern, wenn Wasser aus höheren Lagen abfließt.
- Channel News Asia11:59
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Bangkok, its metropolitan area and Thailand's central region were still at risk from floodwaters flowing in from the north.
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- El País (Spain)11:39
La aerolínea suspende las operaciones de carga de entrada y salida hasta el 6 de octubre debido a las lluvias torrenciales e inundaciones
Fri, 2 October 2026
2 reports- mnnonline.org04:00
More than 2.6 million people across Thailand have been affected by recent heavy rains. It threatened an A3 global leadership meeting as well.
- Channel News Asia10:12
The airline was forced to cancel dozens of flights this week when floods hit the Thai capital.
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World02:00
With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia Bangkok is used to absorbing the sudden afternoon downpours that inundate the city during the rainy season. Even streets in many central high-rise districts can briefly turn into rivers, with rats and cockroaches racing out of sewers and taking temporary refuge on trees and buildings as the subterranean world is flushed out. But every city has a breaking...
Sun, 4 October 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post00:00
As floodwaters surged from Bangkok’s drains, Fon’s car sank faster than her hopes of escaping the floods unscathed. She had bought it less than a month earlier. “I woke up at 5am but it was too late,” the 24-year-old said, recalling her decision last weekend to wait until dawn to move her car to a nearby shopping centre. “My car was already submerged. I hadn’t even started making the payments and it’s gone.” Relentless rain paralysed Thailand’s capital this September, dumping a month’s worth...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:53
Figures show decline from Friday, when more than 1.24M households were affected
- chiangraitimes.com22:38
BANGKOK - The recent flash floods in Bangkok have left the Khlong Chan flats in a total crisis. Floodwaters rose rapidly during the night, catching many
Mon, 5 October 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia11:20
Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain are expected across much of upper Thailand from Monday through Wednesday, increasing the risk of flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, the Thailand Meteorological Department said.
- Times of India11:53
Tue, 6 October 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post01:45
Bangkok is preparing for possible flooding as more than 15,000 delegates are due to arrive for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group. The Thai capital could receive about 50mm (two inches) of rain a day from October 11-13, coinciding with the start of the week-long gathering of finance ministers, central bankers, executives and other delegates from the institutions’ 191 member countries, according to Surapong Sarapa, the Meteorological Department’s head...
- Novinky (Czechia)12:12
Záplavy v Bangkoku minulý týden ochromily provoz tamního letiště. Frustraci z dlouhého čekání na zavazadla si někteří cestující rozhodli vybít přímo na zaměstnancích aerolinek Thai Airways, přičemž jednu z členek personálu dohnali svým běsněním k slzám. Video zveřejnila agentura AP.
- Channel News Asia21:58
The fingerprint of climate change is detectable in global extreme rainfall trends, says a researcher.
Wed, 7 October 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia09:33
In central Prachinburi province, 19 people have died, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
- South China Morning Post11:40
Monsoon floods in Thailand have killed 60 people since mid-September, officials said, as surging waters exact an increasing economic toll – destroying homes and crops, killing livestock and flooding factories. Bangkok buckled at the end of September as 300mm (11.8 inches) of rain – around one month’s worth – hit its creaking drainage system over just three days. The floodwaters have largely retreated from the capital, giving city officials crucial breathing space to clear the stinking,...
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia04:58
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia22:00
Thailand has strengthened its flood defences since the catastrophic 2011 disaster, but recent extreme rainfall has exposed persistent weaknesses in drainage, urban planning and water management, say experts.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post05:07
Stilt houses in villages north of Bangkok are no longer high enough to stay dry as Thai authorities deliberately flood riverside communities to spare the capital. Inside the home of Kamonchanok Sathaphonamonwut, raised more than three metres (10 feet) above the ground in Ayutthaya province, her family of three sleeps on makeshift platforms and cannot use the waterlogged toilet. Her village has been flooded six years in a row, pushing some to move away, while others have raised their houses...