Flash Floods Devastate Patong After Heavy Rain
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Heavy overnight rain triggered flash floods from a mountain watershed in Patong, Phuket, around 3:05 AM on October 26, 2026. Torrents of water, rocks, mud, and debris swept through the Na In area near Makro, causing widespread damage. Homes were inundated, belongings and vehicles washed away, and shop inventories destroyed. Residents were left in distress as the flooding struck in the early hours. At 6:20 AM, Phuket Governor Chotinarin Ketsom ordered Vice Governor Romdon Hayiawae, the provincial disaster prevention office, and the Region 18 Disaster Center to deploy to Soi Na In 5 in Patong's Kathu district to monitor flash flooding, standing water, and drainage. Multiple agencies have since mobilized personnel and equipment to clear mud, rocks, and debris, restore order, and assist affected residents. Phuket authorities continue to monitor conditions closely and coordinate relief efforts to help the community return to normal life as quickly as possible. The Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain warnings for 52 provinces, with Phuket among those experiencing severe flooding.
