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Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roads

Al Jazeera Sunday 27 September 2026, 03:33 UTC 1 min read
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Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge road NewsFeed Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roads Bangkok has officially been declared a disaster zone after relentless rains triggered widespread flooding in the Thai capital. Up to 300 millimetres of rain fell in some areas overwhelming the city’s canals and drainage system. Published On 27 Sep 2026

Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge road NewsFeed Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roads Bangkok has officially been declared a disaster zone after relentless rains triggered widespread flooding in the Thai capital. Up to 300 millimetres of rain fell in some areas overwhelming the city’s canals and drainage system. Published On 27 Sep 2026
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