# Bangkok Flood Disaster Zone Declared

> Bangkok declared flood disaster zone as heavy rain overwhelms water systems.
- Title: Bangkok Flood Disaster Zone Declared · BBC News | Shortify
- Summary: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone as heavy rain overwhelms water systems. Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone after heavy rain overwhelmed its…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwp933mr9v1xo
- Published: 2026-09-26T15:34:18.425+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: thailand, bangkok, floods, monsoon, severe weather, asia, news, world
## Bangkok declared flood disaster zone
Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone as authorities try to pump days of floodwater into the sea.
## Heavy rain forecast
Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems with more rain expected on Sunday.
## Residents urged to stay home
People have been urged to stay at home and those near canals advised to move belongings to upper floors.
## BBC South East Asia Correspondent
BBC South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports from Bangkok.
## Published date
Published 26 September.
## Key takeaway

Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone after heavy rain overwhelmed its water systems.