Torrential monsoon rains have battered Thailand's capital, prompting Bangkok authorities to declare a disaster zone across all 50 districts of the city due to downpours and the risk of flash floods, according to infohub.kz.
According to the report, some areas received up to 210 mm of rainfall in a single day. Water spilled onto dozens of streets, traffic was all but paralyzed, and some residents resorted to boats to get around. The situation is especially dire in the east of the capital, where canals have overflowed and water has stopped draining from the streets.
Local authorities urged residents to move their belongings and electronics to higher ground and to stay home if possible.
The publication notes that a storm warning remains in effect through September 27, but conditions are expected to improve and water levels to recede around September 28–29.
Tourists are advised to allow extra travel time, especially to airports, railway stations or the capital's main transport hubs. Before setting out, they are encouraged to check road conditions and use hotlines run by emergency services, the tourism authority and the tourist police.
The Bangkok region's rainy season runs from June to November, with the wettest weather — marked by frequent tropical downpours and thunderstorms — occurring in September and October.