31 Dead, 3.14M People Still Affected by Thailand Floods, More Heavy Rain Expected

Flooding is continuing across 27 provinces in Thailand and Bangkok, with more than 1.14 million households and over 3.14 million people currently affected, according to Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).

The latest report, issued at 6:00 AM on October 6, said flooding has affected 50 provinces across Thailand since September 16. During that period, 1,474,981 households and 4,188,452 people have been affected, with 31 deaths reported. 

The deaths include eight in Samut Prakan, seven in Prachin Buri, six in Sa Kaeo, four in Bangkok, two each in Kanchanaburi and Chanthaburi, and one each in Saraburi and Ayutthaya.

Flooding in Thailand in 2025. Photo: Arkadij Schell / Shutterstock.com

Current Situation

At present, flooding remains in 27 provinces, covering 126 districts, 999 subdistricts and 7,379 villages, as well as Bangkok.

Among the areas still experiencing flooding, water levels are rising in several provinces, including Sing Buri, Suphan Buri, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram and Chachoengsao.

In Bangkok, around 329,000 households have been affected, with approximately 700,000 people impacted. Four deaths have been reported in the capital. Water levels were reported to be falling, while authorities continued drainage operations and opened 233 temporary shelters.

Authorities are warning that the situation could remain difficult as unsettled weather is expected to continue.

Thailand’s Meteorological Department said thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and heavy to very heavy rainfall are expected in parts of northern, central and eastern Thailand, as well as Bangkok and surrounding areas and the upper South on October 6. Some areas could also experience lightning.

The weather warning remains in effect through October 7, with authorities cautioning that accumulated rainfall could trigger flash floods and runoff, particularly in low-lying areas, foothills and locations near waterways.

Conditions are also expected to become wetter again between October 9 and 13 in eastern and central Thailand, including Bangkok and surrounding areas, as well as the South, with heavy to very heavy rain possible in some areas.

The DDPM also warned that water levels along the Chao Phraya River could rise further. Authorities estimate that the Chao Phraya Dam may need to release between 2,200 and 2,500 cubic meters of water per second over the coming one to nine days, potentially raising water levels by approximately 0.4 to 0.7 meters from current levels.

Seventeen large reservoirs were also reported to be holding more than 80% of their storage capacity as of October 5.

Authorities are continuing drainage, rescue and assistance operations in affected communities and are urging residents to closely monitor weather and flood updates.