2026 Bangkok floods

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On 26 September 2026 at 10:16 local time (UTC+7), a flood disaster emergency was declared in Bangkok following 48 hours of continuous heavy rain, which submerged main roads and triggered mass evacuations. Over 300 mm (12 in) of rain was recorded in certain parts of Bangkok, with floodwaters blocking traffic on main roads in 37 locations. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported that it would take two to three days to drain the floodwaters after the rain stopped. Authorities declared all 50 districts of the city a disaster zone. It was the worst flooding to affect Bangkok in 15 years.

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