Bangkok has expanded its flood disaster zone declaration to encompass all 50 districts of the capital, a significant increase from the initial three, as persistent heavy rainfall inundates the city. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, serving as director of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), issued the order through the Bangkok Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centre. This expansion broadens the disaster-affected area from the previously designated districts of Nong Chok, Suan Luang, and Khan Na Yao to the entirety of Bangkok, effective September 25, 2026.
The decision to widen the declaration follows continuous heavy downpours that have left numerous areas of Bangkok waterlogged, leading to traffic disruptions, travel difficulties, and impacts on the daily lives of residents across multiple districts. The BMA stated that the escalating situation poses a risk to lives and could result in damage to both public and private property, necessitating a broader declaration to enable swift and coordinated action by relevant agencies and local administrative bodies throughout the city.
Response operations will be conducted in accordance with the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act 2007, the National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan 2021 to 2027, and the Bangkok Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan 2021 to 2027, as well as related laws, regulations, and cabinet resolutions. This framework will facilitate the integration of efforts by various agencies as the situation evolves. The BMA has pledged to continue close monitoring of rainfall and flooding conditions and to coordinate with relevant agencies to provide assistance to affected residents across the city.