Event Brief
Bangkok declared disaster zone after nearly 300mm rain
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 26, 2026 at 2:13 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 26, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Summary: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt declared parts of the Thai capital a disaster zone after nearly 300mm of rain fell over two days. He said the situation poses a risk to people's lives and could damage property, with the worst conditions near canals.
WHO: Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt
WHAT: Declared parts of Bangkok a disaster zone due to severe flooding risk from heavy rain.
WHEN: Sep 26, 2026 at 7:54 PM ET
WHERE: Bangkok, Thailand
WHY: Nearly 300mm of rain fell over two days, creating a crisis that poses a risk to people's lives and could damage property, especially near canals.
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