Floodwaters Submerge Homes in Chachoengsao's Bang Khla District
Severe flooding in Chachoengsao's Bang Khla district has left houses nearly submerged and swept away farmed shrimp and fish. Some residents have evacuated while others stay, using foam as makeshift transport. Rescue teams continue to provide aid and monitor water levels for any further rise.
Chachoengsao province remains flooded with water levels still high and no sign of receding, leaving many houses almost completely submerged. On October 7, 2026, reporters visited Bang Khla district and found that floodwaters had risen to roof level in some homes. While some villagers have evacuated, others remain, worried about their properties and using foam as makeshift transport to get around. The residents' farmed shrimp and fish have been swept away by the current, leaving them helpless to watch the water and wait for it to subside. Locals say they have never faced such severe flooding before, calling this year extraordinarily harsh, although rescue teams have arrived to bring food and assistance. Officials continue to aid affected communities and monitor water levels for any further increase.
