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Bangkok Flood Disaster Declaration

26 Sep to 3 Oct

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Sean SeddonBBC
Al Jazeera StaffAl Jazeera
AFPDawn
Aidan JonesSouth China Morning Post
Suttinee YuvejwattanaSydney Morning Herald
Brian K. SullivanSydney Morning Herald
Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning Post
Globalnews DigitalGlobal News
Alexis CaracoEuronews
James Parrish for MetDeskThe Guardian
Burney WongDaily Mail
ReutersDawn
Oliver HolmesThe Guardian
Ajit NiranjanThe Guardian

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Heavy rain has ravaged the Asian hotspot in the past couple of days, dumping almost 300mm of rain on Bangkok and prompting authorities to declare the city a flood disaster zone

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The city set up more than 200 temporary shelters, and about 3,000 people remained in them as of Sunday.

3 of 12 outletsfirst reported 27 Sepwording from Global News

Although Bangkok’s main airports kept running through the weekend rain and flooding, some baggage handling operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport were severely impacted, with 69 Thai Air Force personnel called in on Monday to support ground operations of flag carrier Thai Airways.

3 of 12 outletsfirst reported 29 Sepwording from Dawn

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Thai downpours shift north-westwards after Bangkok declared a disaster zone The Guardian

At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos New York Post

Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding Al Jazeera

Tourists heading to Thailand warned to expect disruptions after disaster zone declared Daily Mail

Thai capital Bangkok declares flood disaster after heavy rain leave canals full, roads submerged Dawn

How it changed

26 Sep
BANGKOK (AP) — Several areas of Thailand’s capital city Bangkok were inundated by continuous rain from Thursday afternoon to Saturday morning that has disrupted traffic and forced some residents to evacuate.
9 outlets · Toronto Star
27 Sep
The city set up more than 200 temporary shelters, and about 3,000 people remained in them as of Sunday.
3 outlets · Global News
28 Sep
The heavy rain began early on Thursday when the weak area of low pressure travelled north-westwards up the gulf of Thailand before then sitting over central Thailand by Friday morning.
2 outlets · The Guardian
29 Sep
Although Bangkok’s main airports kept running through the weekend rain and flooding, some baggage handling operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport were severely impacted, with 69 Thai Air Force personnel called in on Monday to support ground operations of flag carrier Thai Airways.
3 outlets · Dawn

Coverage 28 articles

3 Oct Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes
The Guardian
29 Sep At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos
New York Post
29 Sep Watch: Bangkok locals create floating market during floods
BBC
29 Sep One Bangkok flood battle after another as Thai Airways races to clear baggage backlog
South China Morning Post
29 Sep Bangkok floodwaters recede as Thai Airways battles baggage chaos
Dawn
29 Sep Bangkok flood disaster, Indonesian victim of fake cash scam: 7 Asia highlights
South China Morning Post
28 Sep Thai police arrest jet skier after joyride through flooded Bangkok streets
Al Jazeera
28 Sep Jet ski rider cruises through flooded streets of Bangkok
Euronews
28 Sep Tourists heading to Thailand warned to expect disruptions after disaster zone declared
Daily Mail
28 Sep Thai downpours shift north-westwards after Bangkok declared a disaster zone
The Guardian

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28 Sep Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide flooding
Euronews
27 Sep Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home
Global News
27 Sep Bangkok flood warnings ‘came too late’ Thais say, worst flood in 15 years
South China Morning Post
27 Sep Thailand hit by severe floods
Sydney Morning Herald
27 Sep Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters
Al Jazeera
27 Sep Rain eases in Bangkok but persistent flooding forces thousands to leave home
Toronto Star
27 Sep Bangkok floods trap residents as PM Anutin cuts UK trip short to tackle crisis
South China Morning Post
27 Sep Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roads
Al Jazeera
27 Sep From Bangkok to New York, floods, storms spark emergency declarations
Sydney Morning Herald
27 Sep Bangkok declared disaster zone after nearly 300mm of rain in two days
ABC News (AU)
26 Sep Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone
BBC
26 Sep Thailand’s Bangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes
South China Morning Post
26 Sep Thai capital Bangkok declares flood disaster after heavy rain leave canals full, roads submerged
Dawn
26 Sep Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding
Al Jazeera
26 Sep Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
BBC
26 Sep Disaster declared as heavy rains spark Bangkok flooding
BBC
26 Sep Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations
Toronto Star
26 Sep Bangkok on red alert as massive floods hit the city
Al Jazeera

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