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Bangkok, Thailand's capital, was declared a disaster-affected zone across all 50 city districts after days of torrential rain — more than 330mm in some areas over four days — caused severe flooding that turned streets into stagnant, waist-high lakes. At least 40 people have died, thousands of residents have taken shelter or been navigating flooded streets by boat, and officials warn conditions could worsen as rainstorms shift direction across the region. GDACS also issued a green flood alert for Thailand covering October 5-7. Experts cited in coverage warn that extreme flooding events like this will intensify across Southeast Asia as climate change and shifting monsoon patterns combine with rapid urbanization, raising concerns about the region's capacity to cope with future storms.