Flash floods inundate several areas of Thailand’s Phuket island after heavy rain
Officials said mudslides and road closures followed overnight rain, while water levels began receding by late morning and no casualties were reported.
- On Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, flash floods inundated several areas of Phuket, Thailand, following heavy overnight rainfall. All three districts of the island province, including Phuket City, were impacted.
- The Thai Meteorological Department warned of heavy, continuous rain in the southern region until Wednesday, which could trigger additional flash floods and landslides across the affected areas.
- About 100 households were affected by rising floodwaters, with vehicles left partially buried in piles of mud and rocks. Photos showed floodwaters making several residential roads impassable.
- Provincial deputy governor Romdon Hayiawae reported there were no casualties. Water levels began to recede by late morning, though officials advised small vehicles to avoid lower-lying areas still flooded.
- Officials are working to clear debris from canals to prevent obstructions to waterways. The region remains under threat from The Thai Meteorological Department's warning of continuous rain until Wednesday.
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Flash flooding hit the Thai island of Phuket on Sunday and Monday. The situation was particularly dire in the resort town of Patong, where residents are grappling with the widespread effects of the deteriorating weather.
Phuket Flooded: Hotels Submerged, Roads Blocked by Landslides
On the night of October 26, Phuket experienced a severe weather event as torrential rains dumped 143 mm of precipitation within a single 24-hour period. The resulting deluge triggered mudslides and debris flows from the island's mountain slopes, causing significant infrastructure damage and trapping vehicles in several high-traffic tourist zones. Impact on Patong and Hospitality The Patong district bore the brunt of the flooding, with water infi…
Persistent heavy rain has caused heavy falls and landslides on the Thai holiday island Phuket. Especially the seaside resort Patong is affected.
There have been landslides and floods on the Thai island of Phuket after heavy rains.
Heavy rains cause chaos in a holiday country. Some parts of the island province are also plagued by mud avalanches.
Phuket is one of Thailand's most important tourist destinations. Heavy rains in Patong have now caused serious damage. The weather service warns of further rainfall.
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