Governor Chadchart revealed that rainfall in Bangkok has lessened. Efforts are being intensified to drain water and remove floodwater from communities while fully caring for affected residents and bedridden patients. Approximately 700,000 people have been impacted.
On 28 Sep 2026 at 08:00 GMT+7, at the Bangkok Flood Prevention Control Center, Governor Chadchart Sitthiphan monitored the flood situation and aid efforts. He stated that rainfall in Bangkok has begun to ease after a low-pressure area moved away, resulting in less intense rain compared to the past 2–3 days.
However, intermittent rain continues due to the southwest monsoon winds. Last night, rainfall occurred in eastern areas such as Nong Chok with about 62 millimeters, Lat Krabang approximately 55 millimeters, and Min Buri around 52 millimeters, adding water to areas still flooded.
Governor Chadchart said the key mission now is to speed up lowering water levels in main canals to more quickly draw water from roads and communities. While many areas are improving, canals like Prawet Burirom, Lat Phrao, and some main canals still have high water levels because they must accommodate water from wide areas including adjacent outer Bangkok. Therefore, pumps and water gates are operated at full capacity.
“Today we must try to lower water as much as possible. When canal levels drop, we can draw more water from outside, from roads, and from communities for drainage. Some areas may see slower drops because the process follows a sequence: first lowering canal water, then road water, and finally removing water from communities,” Governor Chadchart explained.
Deputy Governor Wisanu Subsompol added that in eastern areas—especially Lat Krabang, Nong Chok, Min Buri, and surrounding districts—Bangkok continues to expedite drainage and coordinates with relevant agencies to increase discharge channels. Saen Saeb and Prawet Burirom canals are being pushed to remove water, using additional pumps and support equipment to reduce water levels as quickly as possible.
Regarding travel, several routes are improving. Portions of Phetchaburi Road have gradually reopened, and Vibhavadi Rangsit Road has become more accessible, though caution is still needed at some points. Bangkok authorities urge residents to check road conditions before traveling.
Deputy Governor Tawida Kamolvej stated that data from the command center shows approximately 329,000 households, or about 700,000 people, have been affected by flooding at varying levels since the situation began. The areas with deep flooding and large affected populations include:
Meanwhile, Saphan Sung, Suan Luang, and Lak Si districts also have flooded communities impacted, with Lak Si having around 10,000 affected residents.
The most critical task currently, besides accelerating water drainage, is caring for residents still in flooded areas, especially the elderly, bedridden patients, and those lacking food, drinking water, or unable to leave their locations.
Currently, Bangkok has evacuated about 1,500 bedridden patients and those needing care to city hospitals and has deployed teams monitoring social media alongside official reporting channels.
When requests for help appear on social media, officials verify locations and coordinate teams to provide immediate assistance. Residents with emergency patients or bedridden individuals can call medical and public health assistance hotline 1669, or report general help needs via Bangkok's hotline 1555.
For citizens and private sectors wishing to support flood victims, Bangkok currently requires survival kits, ready-to-eat food, drinking water, high-clearance vehicles, small flat-bottom boats capable of navigating narrow alleys, and field kitchen vehicles. Donations and equipment can be coordinated for urgent distribution by calling 02-248-5115 or hotline 1555.
Deputy Governor Tawida added that this afternoon, Bangkok will collaborate with disaster prevention and mitigation agencies to develop straightforward procedures for requesting aid and relief, making it as easy as possible for residents, with details to be announced soon.
“All units continue working at full capacity today—pumping and pushing water, distributing food and drinking water, and assisting residents still trapped. We expect canal water levels to steadily decline, enabling sequential drainage of water from roads and communities. We are now focused on caring for our people and maximizing drainage efforts. If anyone encounters problems or needs help, please contact us; officials will respond as quickly as possible,” Governor Chadchart said.