UPDATE: DDPM issues Phuket flood and landslide alerts for two districts
Thailand’s DDPM has issued Cell Broadcast alerts for Mueang Phuket and Thalang as persistent heavy rain raises the risks of flash floods, landslides and localised flooding.
A Nation Thailand report published on 27 October 2026 said heavy rain in Phuket had triggered warnings for flooding and landslides. In a follow-up report published on Wednesday, 28 October, the news outlet said Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) had issued Cell Broadcast alerts for Mueang Phuket and Thalang districts.
The warning covers possible flash floods, rapid run-off, mudslides, overflowing waterways and localised flooding caused by persistent heavy rain. The DDPM said the greatest risks were in low-lying areas, along rivers and streams, and on foothill slopes.
Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to move their belongings to higher ground, take precautions against electric shocks, look after vulnerable people and monitor official announcements. The DDPM coordinated with mobile network operators AIS, True and NT to distribute the warnings through the Cell Broadcast system.
People needing assistance can contact their district chief, subdistrict headman, village headman, local administrative organisation executives or council members, or community leaders. The DDPM also accepts emergency reports and assistance requests through its official LINE account, @1784DDPM, or its 24-hour disaster emergency hotline on 1784.
