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Bangkok’s flood disaster – in pictures

The Guardian UK Sunday 27 September 2026, 03:27 UTC By Guardian Staff 1 min read
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Authorities declared a flood disaster across Bangkok after almost two days of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged and residents wading through waist-deep water. The Thai capital recorded 300mm of rainfall over 48 hours through ⁠Saturday in some areas, flooding roads and ​leaving ​some cars ​submerged. The rain swelled the city’s network of canals, sending murky water into surrounding homes, restaurants and shops Continue reading...

Authorities declared a flood disaster across Bangkok after almost two days of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged and residents wading through waist-deep water.

The Thai capital recorded 300mm of rainfall over 48 hours through ⁠Saturday in some areas, flooding roads and ​leaving ​some cars ​submerged. The rain swelled the city’s network of canals, sending murky water into surrounding homes, restaurants and shops

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