Phuket Turns Rama IX Park Into Flood Basin Amid High Tides
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Phuket City Municipality is using Rama IX Park as a flood retention basin to brace for heavy rain and high tides, with officials monitoring water levels through the night. At 9:00 PM on October 28, 2026, the municipality deployed pumps and designated the park to capture and slow runoff from the Chao Fa East, Chao Fa West, and Central Intersection areas before it reaches the constrained Khlong Tha Kraeng drainage canal. Mayor Supachok Laongphet inspected the operation, which is backed by Phuket Provincial Administration pumps, while a red alert remains in effect until conditions are reassessed after midnight's peak tide. Residents in vulnerable zones are urged to stay alert, move valuables to higher ground, and follow official guidance as the situation evolves.
