Officials are rushing to clear the area after a mudslide overwhelmed the Na Nai community in Pa Tong Subdistrict caused by flooding, damaging homes and several vehicles. They are deploying machinery, including backhoes, to dig out the mud and open drainage paths.
On 26 Oct 2026, continuous heavy rain across Phuket Province caused severe flooding in many areas, especially in Pa Tong Subdistrict, Kathu District. At Na Nai Alley along Phisitkornnee Road, flash floods flowed down from the high mountains near 50th Year Road, bringing mudslides that covered parked cars and motorcycles in front of houses. The mud also flooded inside homes along Na Nai Road, causing widespread damage to residences and property.
Pa Tong Municipality temporarily closed traffic on Na Nai Road to wait for the rain to ease and water levels to fall before clearing the area. Romdon Hayaewa, Deputy Governor of Phuket acting as Governor, along with Lalita Maneesri, Mayor of Pa Tong Municipality, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Center officials of Phuket Region 18, and related agencies, promptly led and monitored the situation on site.
At 06:00, Deputy Governor Romdon Hayaewa ordered the Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office to assess conditions in Pa Tong Subdistrict and urgently address the mudslide from the high mountains near 50th Year Road. Once the rain stopped, officials quickly deployed backhoes to remove mud and open drainage channels, mobilizing personnel and machinery to mitigate the impact and ensure public safety.
All involved agencies coordinated efforts to assist residents by moving belongings to safe areas, facilitating public convenience, clearing mud, debris, and waste, and washing affected areas to relieve distress and reduce risks from the flooding situation.
Pa Tong Municipality established a relief center and opened three temporary shelters for affected residents at the Pa Tong Municipality Office, Wat Suwannakeereewong School, and Patong Bayhill Hotel in Pa Tong Subdistrict, Kathu District, to accommodate and support those impacted.
Residents facing emergencies or needing assistance can contact the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office of Pa Tong Municipality at 07634 2600, available 24 hours. They may also notify district officers, village heads, local administrative executives, community leaders, or call the emergency hotline 1784 operated by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Phuket Province and related agencies continue to closely monitor the situation while expediting measures to assist residents and resolve problems in the area. The public is advised to avoid traveling through Na Nai Alley 5 and other risk zones near Pa Tong Subdistrict, Kathu District. Authorities remain vigilant for ongoing heavy rain and mudslides from the mountains near 50th Year Road, Pa Tong Subdistrict, around the clock.
At 08:30, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation issued a flood alert urging residents to remain vigilant as Phuket continues to experience persistent rain. This may cause flash floods, flash mudslides, overflowing riverbanks, and waterlogging in lowlands, riverside areas, and foothills. Residents are advised to elevate belongings, beware of electrical hazards, care for vulnerable groups, and stay informed through official channels. For assistance, contact district officers, village heads, local administrators, community leaders, or call the emergency hotline 1784.