The Thailand Myanmar floods have caused widespread damage, deaths and displacement across parts of Southeast Asia.
Thailand has reported a rising death toll since flooding began on September 16.
By Tuesday, Thai authorities said 23 people had died, while more than 2.6 million people were affected across 29 provinces and Bangkok.
Myanmar has also suffered deadly flooding and landslides as the same weather system moved across the region.
Thailand Myanmar Floods Affect Millions
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said flooding remained active across 29 provinces and Bangkok.
More than 940,000 households were affected, according to the latest figures.
Authorities reported flooding across hundreds of districts and thousands of villages.
Bangkok has also faced severe flooding since September 25.
Around 700,000 people in the capital have been affected, according to Thai authorities.
Bangkok Battles Severe Flooding
Heavy rain overwhelmed parts of Bangkok and caused serious disruption.
Authorities opened hundreds of temporary shelters as residents left flooded homes.
Some residents have waded through deep water to reach markets and other essential services.
The flooding also disrupted transport and affected operations at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Thai Airways later reported thousands of stranded bags as flooding and staffing problems disrupted airport operations.
Thailand Floodwaters Begin to Recede
The situation in Bangkok has started to improve in some areas.
However, several low-lying communities remain flooded.
Thai authorities have warned that water levels could rise again along parts of the Chao Phraya basin.
The Nation reported that the Chao Phraya Dam could release between 1,500 and 2,000 cubic metres of water per second, potentially raising downstream levels.
Officials continue to monitor rainfall, river levels and drainage systems.
Myanmar Faces Floods and Landslides
Southern Myanmar has also suffered heavy flooding and landslides.
Earlier reports from the Tanintharyi region said rescuers had recovered eight bodies in Launglon township.
Between 20 and 30 people were reported missing at that stage.
Three of the recovered victims were teenagers who had gathered at a monastery before a landslide struck their village.
The disaster buried numerous buildings and left several communities in dangerous conditions.
Later reports put Myanmar’s flood-related toll at at least 10 people, although the exact scale remains difficult to establish.
Myanmar Conflict Complicates Rescue Efforts
Myanmar’s ongoing conflict has made disaster response more difficult.
Humanitarian groups and local rescue teams face limited resources and difficult access to affected communities.
Some villages have become accessible only on foot.
Rescuers have also moved displaced residents into monasteries and other temporary shelters.
The conflict makes it harder for authorities and aid organizations to assess the full extent of the disaster.
Heavy Rain Raises Climate Concerns
September normally marks the peak of Thailand’s rainy season.
However, residents in Bangkok and other affected areas have described the current flooding as unusually severe.
Scientists have warned that climate change can increase the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events.
Flooding remains a major risk for low-lying cities such as Bangkok, where drainage systems can struggle during prolonged periods of intense rainfall.
For now, authorities across Thailand and Myanmar continue rescue, drainage and relief operations as weather conditions gradually improve.
