Phuket Governor Orders Emergency Flood Relief in Patong
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Phuket Governor Chotinarin ordered an urgent mobilization of personnel from all sectors, along with heavy machinery and necessary equipment, to assist residents affected by the flooding situation in Phuket province, particularly in Patong Municipality. He directed all agencies to work continuously to alleviate suffering and ensure public safety.
According to the Phuket Public Relations Office, on October 25 at 5:00 PM, Phuket province deployed personnel to four key areas: Patong, Kamala, Kathu, and Pa Khlok, prepared with manpower, tools, equipment, and machinery to rapidly assist affected residents.
Later on October 26 at 4:00 AM, officials prepared 300 sets of food and drinking water for distribution to flood victims and operational staff in Patong Municipality, to alleviate hardship and support relief efforts in the area.
Additionally, Phuket province integrated forces from multiple agencies including the Phuket Territorial Defense Volunteers, Phuket Provincial Police, Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization, and local military units, all equipped with tools and machinery to support operations.
Meanwhile, the Phuket Provincial Police Commander ordered police deployment to assist residents in Soi Nai 5 and Soi Nai 7 in Patong Municipality before dispersing forces to other hard-hit locations.
Most recently, following an urgent order on October 26 at 2:00 PM, the Phuket Governor directed relevant agencies to implement key measures: all personnel mobilized from hillside areas in Patong Municipality must evacuate the zone to prevent mudslides from entering drainage systems; establish reporting and assistance centers at every local administrative organization (SAO) hit by disaster so residents can quickly request help; ensure all operational units work with caution and warn residents in risk areas to remain vigilant against potential dangers; and closely monitor the situation.
The Phuket Governor emphasized that all agencies must accelerate assistance to residents, ensure safety, and continuously alleviate suffering to return the situation to normal as quickly as possible.
Residents in risk areas should closely follow announcements from Phuket province and relevant agencies, especially in foothill areas and locations where mudslides may occur.
