Bangkok flood videos: Cars stranded as all 50 districts declared disaster

Bangkok Flood News: Bangkok authorities on Saturday declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts of Thailand’s capital after almost 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rain fell since Thursday afternoon, flooding roads, disrupting traffic and forcing some residents to evacuate. The declaration was expanded from three districts initially designated as disaster areas on Friday.

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said eastern parts of the city were among the worst affected, with canals full and more rain forecast. Authorities have been pumping water, preparing shelters and assisting vulnerable residents.

BREAKING | Thailand: All 50 districts of Bangkok have been declared disaster areas as heavy rain causes widespread flooding, traffic disruptions and waterlogging across the capital. The Thai Meteorological Department warns of continued heavy to very heavy rain in Bangkok, with… pic.twitter.com/kzm28E3RK2 — Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) September 26, 2026

The flooding followed almost continuous rain from Thursday afternoon into Saturday. Bangkok’s canals filled rapidly, sending water into homes, shops and roads in several neighbourhoods. Residents wade through knee- and, in some places, thigh-deep water, news agency AFP reported.

Thailand · September 26, 2026

Bangkok floods: what happened to the Thai capital?

Two days of almost non-stop rain filled the city’s canals and swamped its roads, and all 50 districts are now disaster areas.

OverviewWorst hitFor touristsRainfallWhat nextBoat alert

~300mm

of rain since Thursday afternoon

Almost 48 hours of near-continuous heavy rain

All 50 districts

Declared Sept 25: Nong Chok, Suan Luang, Khan Na YaoAdded Sept 26: remaining 47 districts

50districts: all of Bangkok under a disaster declaration

48 hrsof almost non-stop heavy rain

1,200cubic metres a second: combined pumping when stations ran at full capacity

Sept 27heavy-rain warning runs through Sunday

Roads and areas facing the biggest disruption

Roads to avoid: small vehicles warned away from these seven flooded locations

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Eastern Bangkok, among the worst hit (shading indicative)Small-vehicle warning (approximate spot)

• 1 Chaeng Watthana RoadBetween Lak Si intersection and the Government Complex
• 2 Phong Phet intersectionOn Ngam Wong Wan Road
• 3 Vibhavadi Rangsit RoadAround the Chatuchak District Office and Thai Airways head office
• 4 Sena Nikhom RoadChatuchak district
• 5 Ramkhamhaeng RoadIn front of Ramkhamhaeng University
• 6 Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekkamai)Watthana district
• 7 Lat Krabang RoadAround King Kaeo intersection

Beyond these seven spots, the city’s flood centre listed 21 more routes to avoid on Saturday, including Phahon Yothin, Lat Phrao, Srinakarin and Rama 9 roads.

Travelling to Bangkok? What tourists need to know

Airports

• Suvarnabhumi says flights are operating as normal and the main access routes are open.
• Avoid the Lat Krabang area. The airport suggests Motorway 7 or the Burapha Withi Expressway instead.
• Reach the airport at least 3 hours before international flights and 2 hours before domestic ones.
• Don Mueang: sections of Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, the main route to the airport, are flooded.
• Check your flight status with your airline. The AOT helpline, 1722, runs 24 hours.

Roads

• Several major routes are flooded, with some sections closed.
• Small vehicles have been warned away from seven locations.
• Check your route before you leave, and leave extra time for transfers.

Weather

• Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast through Sunday, Sept 27.
• There is a risk of flash floods and canals overflowing.
• Keep away from canal banks and flooded underpasses.

Before you go, check the Thai Meteorological Department’s updates. Its 24-hour hotline is 1182.

Why Bangkok is flooding: rainfall has surged

487 mm

September 1–25, 2026

~269 mm

Average for the same period1991–2020

+81%above the long-term average for September 1–25

~300 mm

Rain recorded since Thursday afternoon in the current flooding episode.The two figures overlap in time and should not be added together.

Bangkok floods: What happens next?

Sept 23–25

The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rain from September 23 to 27.

Thu, Sept 24

Near-continuous rain begins in the afternoon.

Fri, Sept 25

Three eastern districts are declared disaster areas: Nong Chok, Suan Luang and Khan Na Yao.

Sat, Sept 26

All 50 districts are declared disaster areas, and residents get a cell-broadcast alert that canal levels are critical.

City response

Pumping stations are running at full capacity, one million sandbags have been prepared and schools are open as temporary shelters.

Sept 26–27

Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast, with a risk of flash floods, overflows and landslides.

Travel

Road and airport-access disruption is possible, so check your route before you travel.

The city said the situation should improve within six hours if no more rain fell, according to its Saturday lunchtime update. More rain was forecast.

Thailand weather alert: boat trips could be risky

Upper Gulf of Thailand

2–3 m wavesabove 3 m in thunderstorms

Upper Andaman Sea

2–3 m wavesabove 3 m in thunderstorms

Lower Gulf and lower Andaman Sea

around 2 mabove 2 m in thunderstorms

Small boats in the upper Gulf and upper Andaman Sea should stay ashore through September 27. Other vessels should steer clear of thunderstorms.

Heading on to Pattaya, Phuket or Krabi? Check with your tour or ferry operator before any sea trip, and follow the Thai Meteorological Department’s marine forecast (hotline 1182).

Sources: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Thai Meteorological Department, AFP, Bangkok Post, The Nation, Khaosod English, Suvarnabhumi AirportExpress InfoGenIE

What tourists in Thailand need to know right now

• Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) issued the official travel advisory for both Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports, warning of flight delays and urging passengers to check flight status via official airline channels and use rail-based transport.
• Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued warning No. 222/2569 forecasting heavy to very heavy rain through Sunday, September 27. The TMD also issued the marine warning for 2–3 meter waves in the upper Gulf of Thailand and upper Andaman Sea, officially advising small boats to remain ashore.
• Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officially advised travellers to build an additional 2 to 3 hours into their airport transfer schedules due to submerged major arterial roads like Vibhavadi Rangsit and Lat Krabang.
• Airline Statements (Flexible Travel) AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and Thai Vietjet have officially announced flexible travel options, including flight changes and travel credits, for passengers scheduled to travel between September 26 and 28.

Nearly 300 mm of rain

Chadchart said almost 300 mm of rain had fallen in Bangkok since Thursday afternoon. The governor warned that people living near canals faced particular risks because water levels remained high.

Vehicles move on a flooded street during heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, September 26, 2026. (REUTERS)

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said pumping stations were operating at full capacity, with combined pumping capacity reaching about 1,200 cubic metres per second. It said water levels had begun to stabilise and that, if there was no additional rainfall, conditions could improve within six hours..

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The governor urged bedridden patients dependent on life-saving medical equipment to consider temporarily staying in hospitals. Residents were also advised to move vehicles and belongings to higher ground.

Bangkok authorities said they had prepared one million sandbags for distribution and opened temporary shelters in schools.

More heavy rain forecast

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned that heavy to very heavy rain will continue through September 27, including in Bangkok and surrounding provinces. The agency has warned of possible flash floods, waterlogging and overflowing waterways.

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The weather system is linked to a low-pressure area over the central region and strengthening southwest monsoon conditions. Authorities have urged people in vulnerable areas to monitor water levels and avoid flooded routes.

Streets are flooded after heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday. (AP Photo)

More than 84,000 people affected across Thailand

The flooding has spread beyond Bangkok. As of Saturday, more than 84,000 people across 21 provinces had been affected by flooding, with central Thailand among the worst-hit areas. The government has also issued emergency warnings through the cell-broadcast system in affected areas.

Bangkok experienced heavy downpours throughout Friday, with rain continuing into Saturday. Photos and videos showed water covering major roads, while several vehicles were left stranded after drivers were unable to navigate the rising floodwaters.

Avoid Vibhavadi Road, one of Bangkok’s main arteries, for now—it is virtually impassable at the moment.#Thailand #Bangkok #น้ำท่วม #น้ำท่วมกรุงเทพ pic.twitter.com/sT22Nu5TRE — Thai Enquirer (@ThaiEnquirer) September 26, 2026

Major roads submerged

Flooding has caused major disruption on some of Bangkok’s busiest roads, with vehicles stranded and traffic brought to a standstill in several areas. Authorities have warned motorists, particularly drivers of smaller vehicles, to avoid heavily flooded routes.

The flooding has affected roads in several parts of Bangkok, including areas around Lat Krabang, Vibhavadi Rangsit and other major arteries.

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A cell-broadcast warning was also sent to residents as canal levels reached critical levels and continued to rise. People in low-lying and canal-side communities were advised to move belongings to higher ground and check road conditions before travelling.

Boat and island travel also affected

The weather warning extends beyond Bangkok. Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of rough seas in parts of the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, with waves potentially reaching 2-3 metres and higher during thunderstorms.

Small boats in affected areas have been advised to remain ashore, making the warning particularly relevant for tourists planning boat trips or island excursions over the weekend.

Authorities are continuing to monitor rainfall and water levels as more heavy rain is forecast through Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies)