Bangkok Flood Disaster Declared

Bangkok Declares Flood Disaster Across All 50 Districts After Heavy Rains

Bangkok declared all 50 districts disaster areas after nearly 300 millimeters of rain fell since Thursday, flooding roads, homes and businesses and disrupting daily life. Eastern Bangkok has been among the hardest-hit areas, and officials warned that canals were full and water levels could rise as heavy rain was forecast through Sunday. Authorities urged residents in vulnerable areas to move belongings and vehicles to higher ground, advised people dependent on life-saving medical equipment to consider temporary hospital stays, and opened a shelter; the designation enables agencies to respond more quickly. City crews are pumping and redirecting water, clearing drains, deploying sandbags and providing transport assistance. Flooding was also reported in 20 provinces, where officials increased releases from the Chao Phraya Dam and urged downstream and low-lying communities to monitor water levels.

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