Flash flood damages homes and vehicles in Patong after 117mm of rain

A flash flood carrying rocks, soil and mud damaged homes, shops and vehicles in Patong, Phuket, at about 3.05am local time on 26 October 2026 after heavy overnight rain.

The Nanai area, around Makro Nanai, was hit by water rushing down Khao 50 Pi hill. Debris was left on roads and in residential areas, while some homes, household belongings and vehicles sustained serious damage.

Ban Na Yai recorded 117mm of rain in 24 hours, according to readings displayed on Phuket’s water-monitoring system. Other reported totals were 94.4mm at Bang Neaw Dum Reservoir, 93.2mm in Rawai and 88.2mm at Bang Wad Dam.

Officers from the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office worked with other agencies and local groups on the morning of 26 October to clear mud and debris after the floodwater receded. Patong teams used personnel and equipment to clean affected areas and help restore access for residents.

Earlier flooding had disrupted traffic in Thalang, Mueang Phuket and Kathu districts. Sections of Thepkrasattri Road became impassable to small vehicles, while flooding was also reported on Phra Phuket Kaew Road and in Rawai, Chalong and Choeng Thale.

The Thai Meteorological Department warned that heavy and locally torrential rain could continue in southern Thailand through 28 October. It said accumulated rainfall could trigger flash floods, rapid run-off and landslides, particularly on foothill slopes, near waterways and in low-lying areas.