World · East Asia & Pacific · 7 hrs ago
Flash floods hit Phuket after heavy overnight rain
Heavy overnight rain caused flash floods and mudslides on Phuket, a major tourist island in southern Thailand, on October 26.
Flooding affected all three districts, including Phuket City, while the worst mudflow impacts were reported in Patong and Kamala.
About 100 households were affected, and homes, shops, roads and vehicles were damaged.
Water levels began to fall by late morning, but some low-lying areas remained flooded and small vehicles were advised to stay away.
Officials reported no casualties, and tourism operators said Russian visitors were safe, with hotels operating and most excursions going ahead.
Local crews were clearing mud and debris, while some sea trips could still be limited by the weather.
Thailand’s weather agency warned that heavy rain could continue in the south until October 28, raising the risk of more floods and landslides.
Heavy overnight rain caused flash floods and mudslides across Phuket on October 26, inundating several areas.
About 100 households were affected, and there were no reports of casualties.
Patong and Kamala were among the areas with the most serious impacts, including damage to homes, shops and vehicles.
Water levels began to recede by late morning, while officials and cleanup crews worked to clear debris.
Reports differed over hotel impacts: Shot said some hotels were flooded, while Thailand tour operators said hotels had not been seriously affected.
- Who
- Residents and visitors on Phuket were affected. Officials said about 100 households were affected.
- What
- Heavy rain caused flash floods and mudslides, damaging property and leaving some roads impassable.
- When
- Overnight into October 26, 2026; water levels began to recede by late morning.
- Where
- Phuket island, Thailand, including Patong, Kamala and Phuket City.
- Why
- Heavy overnight rainfall caused the floods and mudslides.
Shot
Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR)
Hotel impact
Shot
Shot reported that flooding affected hotels with Russian tourists, including some reception areas.
Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR)
ATOR said hotels were not seriously damaged and no tourists had asked to move.
Heavy rain triggered flash floods and mudslides across Phuket, including in Patong.
Water, mud and rocks flowed down a hillside in Patong, damaging homes, shops and vehicles.
Water levels began to recede, though some low-lying areas remained flooded.
Local authorities began clearing mud, rocks and debris from affected areas.
- Rainfall
- Up to 143 mm in 24 hours, according to ATOR
- Households affected
- About 100
- Areas hit
- All three districts of Phuket province
- Most affected locations
- Patong and Kamala
- Casualties
- No reports of casualties
- Further rain warning
- Heavy and continuous rain in southern Thailand was forecast until October 28
4 sources
What people are saying
About 100 households were affected. There were no reports of casualties.
Hotels have not been seriously affected, and so far no tourists have asked to be moved. There is also no information about injured people.
Our tourists are safe; the weather is not affecting their holiday.