Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods Across Phuket
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At 12:30 a.m. on October 26, 2026, reporters said continuous rainfall across Phuket province triggered flash flooding in numerous spots, particularly within Phuket City Municipality. Affected roads included Bangkok Road, Yaowarat Road, Ranong Road, the Tha Khae intersection, and Chao Fa East Road in Talat Nuea subdistrict, Mueang Phuket district, with water levels reaching 30-50 centimeters. Municipal officials and disaster prevention staff rushed fire trucks to pump out water and erected steel barriers around flooded zones to protect the public and ease travel.
Meanwhile, residents in flooded neighborhoods saw water flow onto their properties; some placed chairs across entryways to block splash from passing vehicles.
On Na Nai Road and Rat Uthit 200 Pi Road in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district, standing water halted small vehicles in places, and Na Nai Road reportedly suffered pavement damage. Water also inundated homes, shops, and restaurants around Jungceylon Shopping Mall, the Pearl Andaman roundabout, and Prachanukroh Road.
In Kamala subdistrict, Kathu district, Kamala Police Station officers inspected routes and assisted affected residents. At 1:30 a.m., under Pol. Lt. Col. Anurak Prinayathikul, Kamala Police Chief, and Pol. Maj. Kiattisak Chanda, Deputy Investigation Chief, officers led by Pol. Sgt. Maj. Suwat Damahad deployed to assess flooding and traffic conditions. They found water covering the stretch from the Phuket Fantasea junction to the Kamala convenience store intersection, leaving only the right lane passable, and flooding at the curve leading to the police station.
Police and community leaders aided residents, managed traffic, and maintained close watch, warning that continued rain could raise water levels further and disrupt travel. Phuket province has urged the public to stay alert for heavy rain from late night through morning, per a 20:00 NowCast update covering the Andaman coast, including Phuket. Residents are advised to follow official announcements, drive cautiously, avoid flooded routes, and never attempt to drive through strong currents. Officials will monitor conditions continuously; if rainfall stops, flooding in some areas is expected to gradually recede.
