Floods affect 2.6m people across 29 provinces and Bangkok

Flooding remains active across 29 provinces and Bangkok, affecting more than 2.6 million people, while the cumulative death toll since September 16 has risen to 23, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

In its situation report issued at 6am on Tuesday (September 29, 2026), the department said flooding continued across 167 districts, 890 subdistricts and 5,077 villages, affecting 940,300 households and 2,602,309 people.

Since September 16, a total of 42 provinces and Bangkok have experienced flooding. DDPM reported 23 deaths and no injuries.

Water levels were rising in 14 provinces, stable in six provinces and Bangkok, and falling in nine provinces.

Flood situation in the North

• Tak: Five districts — Mueang Tak, Ban Tak, Wang Chao, Umphang and Mae Ramat — affected, covering 1,162 households and 3,649 people. Water levels were rising.
• Phitsanulok: Five districts affected, covering 129 households and 405 people. Water levels were falling.
• Phetchabun: Six districts affected, covering 82 households and 257 people. Water levels were falling.
• Nakhon Sawan: Eleven districts affected, covering 7,777 households and 24,420 people. Water levels were rising.

Central provinces remain heavily affected

Samut Prakan recorded the largest number of affected residents nationwide, with flooding across six districts affecting 260,784 households and 818,862 people. Eight deaths were reported, while water levels were falling.

In Pathum Thani, seven districts were affected, covering 113,323 households and 355,834 people, with one death reported. Water levels were rising.

In Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, flooding affected eight districts, covering 28,176 households and 88,473 people, with one death. Water overflowing riverbanks following increased releases from Chao Phraya Dam continued to push levels higher.

Other affected central provinces were:

• Nakhon Pathom: Seven districts, 10,203 households and 21,129 people; water stable.
• Suphan Buri: Seven districts, 9,985 households and 31,353 people; water rising.
• Uthai Thani: Eight districts, 1,734 households and 3,747 people; water stable.
• Lop Buri: Five districts, 1,657 households and 5,203 people; water stable.
• Chai Nat: Five districts, 596 households and 1,652 people; water rising.
• Ang Thong: Three districts, 298 households and 936 people; water stable.
• Saraburi: Eight districts, 297 households and 933 people, with one male death; water falling.
• Sing Buri: Three districts, 180 households and 434 people; water rising after increased Chao Phraya Dam releases caused river overflow.
• Kanchanaburi: Sai Yok district, 12 households and 38 people; water rising.
• Nonthaburi: Mueang Nonthaburi, Pak Kret and Bang Kruai districts affected; damage assessment was still under way and water levels were rising.

Eastern Thailand sees widespread flooding

In Chonburi, flooding affected 10 districts, 118,723 households and 372,790 people, with water levels continuing to rise.

Other affected eastern provinces included:

• Chachoengsao: 11 districts, 19,346 households and 60,746 people; water rising.
• Sa Kaeo: Seven districts, 10,564 households and 33,171 people; six deaths; water rising.
• Chanthaburi: Nine districts, 9,326 households and 29,284 people; two deaths; water falling.
• Nakhon Nayok: Four districts, 5,038 households and 15,819 people; water rising.
• Prachin Buri: Seven districts, 4,106 households and 12,893 people; water rising.
• Trat: Three districts, 659 households and 2,069 people; water stable.
• Rayong: Five districts, 350 households and 1,099 people; water falling.

Northeast records smaller but continuing impacts

• Buri Ram: Five districts, 3,846 households and 6,162 people; water falling.
• Nakhon Ratchasima: Pak Chong district, 2,708 households and 8,803 people; water falling.
• Surin: Two districts, 200 households and 628 people; water stable.
• Chaiyaphum: Three districts, 39 households and 122 people; water falling.

Bangkok floods affect around 700,000 people

Bangkok has experienced severe flooding since September 25 following prolonged heavy rain.

DDPM said approximately 329,000 households, or around 700,000 people, had been affected. Four deaths were reported, with no injuries or missing persons. Water levels were currently stable.

Relief operations involve the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, DDPM, the Drainage and Sewerage Department, district offices, military units, police, local authorities, civil defence volunteers, other volunteers and foundations.

Teams are assisting residents, managing traffic and accelerating drainage from flooded areas. Authorities have also opened 233 temporary shelters.

Chao Phraya communities warned of further rises

The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command has issued its fifth warning on the Chao Phraya basin, instructing provinces and Bangkok to alert government agencies, businesses operating along rivers and canals, and riverside communities.

Businesses including riverbank construction sites and floating restaurants have been told to monitor conditions closely.

Chao Phraya Dam is expected to release 1,500–2,000 cubic metres per second over the next one to nine days, which could raise downstream water levels by approximately 0.70–1.70 metres.

Rain begins to ease but risks remain

The Thai Meteorological Department reported that in the 24 hours to 1am on September 29, the highest rainfall in Bangkok and surrounding areas was 42.4mm at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan, classified as heavy rain.

Rainfall is expected to ease overall, although very heavy rain remains possible in some areas, particularly in the western North.

Parts of the Central region and East may also continue to experience heavy rain.

The department said a low-pressure system over the Gulf of Martaban had moved over the coast of Myanmar, while the south-westerly monsoon over the Andaman Sea, South and Gulf of Thailand was weakening.

Residents were nevertheless advised to remain alert for flash floods, forest run-off and landslides, particularly around foothills near waterways and in low-lying areas.

 

For those who wish to help our fellow citizens suffering and affected by the floods, you can make a donation through the following accounts:

Nation Foundation

Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri): Account No. 333-0-01399-6

Kasikorn Bank: Account No. 192-3-59782-0

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