# Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roads

https://mins.news/en/item/75698

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-27 03:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/27/bangkok-declared-disaster-zone-after-heavy-rains-submerge-roads?traffic_source=rss

> Bangkok has been officially designated a disaster zone after relentless rain caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital. Rainfall reached up to 300mm in some areas, overwhelming the city’s canals and drainage system.

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