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Flash floods inundate several areas of Thailand’s Phuket island after heavy rain
Officials said about 100 households were affected as floodwaters and mudslides blocked roads and damaged vehicles, with no casualties 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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