Bangkok pumps run nonstop as floodwaters linger, cleanup expected to take days
City pumps have been operating continuously to drain water from Bangkok's low‑lying districts, with officials warning that full drainage may require several days because of the extensive canal network. About 329,000 households, roughly 700,000 people, remain affected and around 7,000 residents are staying in shelters as schools stay closed. Two flood‑related deaths have been reported in the capital.
The government says the standing water could be removed within two to three days if no further rain falls, and a cabinet meeting is set to discuss longer‑term flood‑control measures. Meanwhile, Suvarnabhumi Airport continues operations but is dealing with a baggage‑handling backlog that has required the deployment of Thai Air Force personnel.
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Why it matters
Continued flooding disrupts daily life, threatens livelihoods and highlights the challenges of managing water in Thailand's densely populated capital.
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.
- Sep 29 Pumps were kept running continuously and officials said the remaining water could be cleared within two to three days.
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