Bangkok is experiencing severe flooding after 48 hours of continuous heavy rain, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency across all 50 districts. Nearly 300 mm of rainfall overwhelmed the drainage system, submerging roads and canals. Authorities are advising residents along waterways to move belongings to higher ground, with no casualties reported so far. More rain is forecast, though the low-pressure system is expected to move toward central Thailand.
- Governor Chadchart Sittipunt declared a flood emergency disaster across all 50 districts of Bangkok
- Nearly 300 mm of rain overwhelmed the drainage system, submerging roads and filling every canal
- Residents near canals were advised to move belongings to upper floors; no casualties reported so far
- The Thai Meteorological Service forecasts more rain, though the low-pressure system is expected to move toward central Thailand