# Thailand: Bangkok flooding triggers disaster declaration

https://mins.news/en/item/74974

- DW, 2026-09-26 06:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-bangkok-flooding-triggers-disaster-declaration/a-79440575?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> After three days of heavy rain caused severe flooding, authorities declared a disaster across all 50 districts of Bangkok. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the eastern parts of the city were worst affected, warned that the situation threatened lives and urged residents near canals to move belongings to higher ground.

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