Bangkok heavy rain floods Bang Khen, crippling traffic

Heavy rainfall across Bangkok on Tuesday triggered severe flooding in the Bang Khen district, where 71 mm of rain was recorded. The downpour overwhelmed the city’s drainage system, creating “water waiting for drainage” on major roads such as Ram Inthra and Prasoet Manukit, and leading to extensive traffic gridlock throughout the capital and surrounding provinces.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration deployed water‑management teams and high‑capacity pumps to clear blocked drains, while urging commuters to check real‑time traffic updates and avoid flooded routes. Authorities continue to monitor the rain cells moving north‑northwestward, warning of possible similar conditions in suburban areas.

The incident highlights persistent challenges in Bangkok’s flood‑control infrastructure during the monsoon season, prompting calls for upgrades to drainage capacity in low‑lying districts.