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Severe flooding has affected various parts of Thailand following heavy rains, with thousands of people evacuated from affected areas to temporary shelters. According to a news agency report, Bangkok received 300 millimeters of rain within 4
Severe flooding has affected various parts of Thailand following heavy rains, with thousands of people evacuated from affected areas to temporary shelters. According to a news agency report, Bangkok received 300 millimeters of rain within 48 hours, causing several areas to become inundated. A total of 233 temporary shelters have been prepared to relocate residents to safer locations. Hundreds of vehicles have become stranded in floodwaters, while rescue teams are carrying out relief operations in the affected areas.
Meanwhile, prolonged torrential rains have caused widespread flooding, forcing authorities in Bangkok, Thailand, to announce the closure of schools on September 28. Makeup classes are planned to be held at a later time. According to The Nation, the decision was taken to ensure the safety of students, parents, teachers and staff, while also allowing authorities to inspect and repair affected facilities. Earlier, on September 25, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration declared all 50 districts disaster-affected areas, providing government agencies with a basis for responding promptly to the situation.
According to the Thai Meteorological Department, thunderstorms and rain are expected to continue across around 80 percent of Bangkok and surrounding provinces on September 27, with some areas likely to experience heavy rainfall. Authorities have issued warnings about the risk of flooding, flash floods and landslides, particularly in low-lying areas, hilly regions and along riverbanks. The Thai government is also increasing market monitoring to prevent hoarding, price increases and shortages of essential goods, amid a rush by Bangkok residents to purchase supplies due to the flooding. The government has urged citizens to closely monitor the situation. If they detect hoarding or unusual price increases, they can report them through the relevant hotline or to their local commercial office.
