Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods Across Phuket
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Continuous heavy rain pounded Phuket on October 28, 2026, causing widespread flooding across Phuket City Municipality as runoff from surrounding areas overwhelmed drainage. At 5:10 PM, officials warned residents along Khlong Bang Yai to monitor the water situation closely after canal levels rose from accumulated rainfall and continuous downpours combined with inflow from outside areas. Water overflowed onto roads and into homes. Crews worked continuously to pump out floodwater.
The municipality urged residents in at-risk areas, particularly along Khlong Bang Yai, to immediately move belongings and electrical appliances to higher ground, prepare for further water rise, avoid flooded routes, and exercise caution with electricity in flooded areas to prevent hazards. Residents affected by the disaster in Talat Nuea and Talat Yai subdistricts can contact Phuket City Municipality Disaster Prevention and Mitigation at 076-211111 or the municipal hotline 1132.
Meanwhile, continuous rain since approximately 3:00 PM the same day caused flash flooding in multiple locations across Phuket province: Chao Fa East Road in Talat Nuea connecting to Wichit subdistrict, Mueang Phuket district; the area in front of Wat Chalong in Chalong subdistrict; Karon subdistrict; and Na Nai Road, especially Na Nai Soi 8 in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district, where water levels rose rapidly.
Ratchapattana Road was also inundated, with cars and motorcycles struggling to pass. The Patong-Kamala connecting road via Kata Beach, a regular route for locals and tourists, required extra caution. Authorities asked drivers to reduce speed and assess conditions before attempting to cross flooded sections for safety.
