BANGKOK, Sept. 28, 2026 — Bangkok has been declared a disaster-affected area after days of intense rainfall caused widespread flooding across Thailand’s capital, submerging roads, homes and public areas and forcing thousands of residents to seek temporary shelter.
According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated to reception centers, while about 52,000 households have been affected. Some parts of Bangkok recorded more than 330 millimetres of rain between Thursday and Sunday, overwhelming drainage systems.
More than 200 shelters have been established across the city, while schools and other public facilities are being used to accommodate displaced residents. Authorities have also moved vulnerable people, including elderly residents and bedridden patients, to safer locations.
Thailand’s government has ordered multiple agencies to work together, deploying water pumps, machinery, trucks and boats to assist affected communities. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the government’s immediate priority is protecting lives and property, while officials prepare relief and compensation measures for affected families.
Officials are also urging residents, particularly those living near canals and flood-prone areas, to move valuables to higher ground and avoid unnecessary travel. Authorities expect floodwaters to gradually recede as rainfall eases, while drainage operations continue.
The government has said damage assessments and recovery plans will begin area by area as water levels fall, with the aim of restoring roads, electricity, water supplies and other essential services as quickly as possible.
