Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday, after heavy rain left canals full and roads submerged, according to Reuters, BBC News and other outlets.
Deutsche Welle reported that the disaster declaration covers all 50 districts of Bangkok, following rainfall over the past three days. Al Jazeera English and CNN said nonstop rain since Thursday had submerged roads and canals and sent water into homes and businesses.
The Associated Press reported that the flooding disrupted traffic in the city and prompted evacuations. Phys.org and France 24 described residents wading through deep water as canals overflowed.
Accounts differ slightly on the duration of the rainfall: Al Jazeera English cited nonstop rain since Thursday, Phys.org and France 24 cited almost 48 hours of rain, and Deutsche Welle cited three days of rainfall.
How each side covered it
Left
- Left-leaning outlets reported that Bangkok was declared a disaster zone amid widespread flooding.
- Al Jazeera English noted nonstop rain since Thursday submerged roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
- Associated Press emphasized disruptions to traffic and evacuations prompted by the flooding.
“Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- Center outlets reported that Bangkok declared a flood disaster after nearly 48 hours of heavy rain.
- Reports described canals full and roads submerged, with residents wading through deep water.
- Deutsche Welle noted the disaster declaration covered all 50 districts of Bangkok following three days of rainfall.
“A state of disaster has been declared in all 50 districts in Bangkok.” — Deutsche Welle
Questions readers ask
What happened in Bangkok?
Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after heavy rain submerged roads, filled canals and sent water into homes and stores, according to multiple outlets including Reuters, BBC News and Al Jazeera English.
How many districts of Bangkok were affected?
According to Deutsche Welle, the state of disaster covers all 50 districts of Bangkok.
How long had it been raining before the disaster was declared?
Sources differ: Al Jazeera English reported nonstop rain since Thursday, Phys.org and France 24 reported almost 48 hours of rain, and Deutsche Welle reported rainfall over the past three days.
What impact did the flooding have on residents?
The Associated Press reported the flooding disrupted traffic and prompted evacuations, while Phys.org and France 24 described residents wading through deep water and canals overflowing into homes and stores.
Did right-leaning outlets cover the Bangkok flooding?
No right-leaning outlets were included in the supplied coverage of this event.
Sources · 14 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningBangkok on red alert as massive floods hit the city
- Associated PressLeft-leaningHeavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations
- CNNLeft-leaningThai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid widespread flooding
- Arab NewsCenterBangkok declares flood disaster across city
- BBC NewsCenterDisaster declared as heavy rains spark Bangkok flooding
- BBC SportCenterBangkok declares disaster as heavy rains spark flooding
- CNACenterCanals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster
- Deutsche WelleCenterThailand: Bangkok flooding triggers disaster declaration
- France 24CenterBangkok declares flood disaster after massive 48h downpour
- Phys.orgCenterCanals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster
- ReutersCenterThai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid flooding
- South China Morning PostCenterBangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes
- The Straits TimesCenterHomes flooded, roads submerged: Bangkok declares disaster over heavy rains
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningBangkok Declares Flood Disaster Across 50 Districts