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Heavy, near‑continuous rain since late September has dumped roughly 300–330mm across Bangkok, forcing the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to declare all 50 districts disaster zones. Major roads and canals have flooded, thousands of households have been affected and airports and businesses have suffered disruptions as authorities pump water and open shelters.
Bangkok and much of Thailand face heavy rain and thunderstorms through the week, raising flash-flood risks. Authorities have deployed pumps and opened canals to increase drainage, while the government has approved emergency funds for flood recovery as fatalities rise across several provinces.