# Disaster declared after heavy rain floods Bangkok

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- BBC News, 2026-09-26 06:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ck9800jdj1q0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Almost continuous heavy rain over several days has flooded large parts of Bangkok, prompting Governor Chadchart Sittipunt to designate the Thai capital a disaster-affected zone. Nearly 300 millimetres of rain has fallen, with more expected. Videos show cars moving through submerged roads, while some appear stranded.

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