Bangkok floodwaters recede but thousands remain in shelters as rain eases
Intense monsoon rains that dumped roughly 300 mm to 320 mm across the capital have begun to subside, allowing water levels in major canals to fall. Nevertheless, dozens of roads stay flooded, with at least 36 streets still under more than 15 cm of water. Emergency shelters across the city are holding thousands of residents, with reports of about 3,000 people in roughly 200 locations and other estimates of around 5,900 people in 234 centres.
The floods have claimed eight lives and affected hundreds of thousands of households. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has urged residents to limit travel, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has inspected affected districts and called for coordinated relief, including boat‑delivered meals and a two‑day special holiday for Bangkok and neighboring provinces.
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Why it matters
The flooding continues to disrupt daily life, restrict movement, and threaten the safety of thousands of residents who depend on emergency shelters and relief supplies.
How this story developed
- Sep 26 Bangkok declares citywide disaster as torrential rains dump nearly 300 mm since Thursday
- Sep 26 Temporary shelters have been opened, now housing roughly 900 people.
- Sep 27 Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul cut short his London trip to oversee the flood response.
- Sep 27 Rain has eased and canal water levels are beginning to drop.
- Sep 28 The Indonesian embassy confirmed that one of its citizens was stranded at a hotel after access roads were submerged.
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