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Bangkok gets flood alert via emergency cell system as rain continues

Today 11:36Key points summarised by AI

The Meteorological Department issued a severe weather alert for Bangkok and surrounding provinces, forecasting heavy to very heavy rain and warning of flash floods and river overflows.
Authorities, led by the Interior Permanent Secretary, have instructed provincial governors to implement proactive flood management measures, including upgraded monitoring, standby resources, and evacuation plans, prioritizing public safety.
Continuous rainfall has led to significant flooding across Bangkok, with major roads like Viphavadi Rangsit and Phahonyothin becoming impassable due to water levels reaching up to a meter in some sections.

Today 13:36Key points summarised by AI

All 50 districts of Bangkok have been declared public disaster zones due to sustained heavy rainfall and widespread flooding.
This declaration, effective immediately, enables government agencies and local organizations to swiftly implement disaster prevention and mitigation efforts under the 2007 Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act.