Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is currently facing extremely severe flooding due to three consecutive days of strong low pressure and intensified southwest monsoon. The Mayor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt, signed an emergency decree on Saturday (September 26), officially declaring a state of emergency for all 50 administrative districts in the city to mobilize resources for emergency rescue efforts.
Reports from various media outlets indicate that heavy rain has been pouring down on Bangkok since Thursday afternoon (September 24), with the accumulated rainfall reaching nearly 300 millimeters. Canal water levels have reached saturation and backflow is occurring.
The eastern and downtown areas of Bangkok are the hardest hit. Several major thoroughfares, including Phetchaburi Road, Sukhumvit Soi 63, and Ramkhamhaeng Road, are submerged in water exceeding 1 meter, causing a large number of vehicles to be abandoned and bringing road traffic to a standstill. The historic and locally distinctive Khlong Saen Saep canal, which offers waterway transport services, has been urgently suspended.
To facilitate the relocation of vehicles for residents, the Bangkok Traffic Management Department has announced the free opening of “Park and Ride” facilities at metro stations until October 2.
Due to concerns about worsening floods, residents in certain administrative districts like Lat Phrao have begun panic-buying food and essential supplies.
The Thailand Meteorological Department has issued a warning stating that heavy rainfall, including in Bangkok, is expected to persist in the northern, northeastern, central, and southern regions of Thailand until Sunday (September 27). People are advised to remain vigilant against sudden flash floods and mudslides.