Canals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster

France 2426 September 2026, 04:40 UTCThailand

Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left canals full, roads submerged and residents wading through deep water.

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