Patong Hill landslide shuts road as Phuket hit by flash floods

Emergency crews scramble to prevent further damage as weather threatens more disruption

Phuket was battered by torrential rain yesterday, triggering flash floods, flight chaos and a landslide that has shut a major road for days.

The island was lashed by uninterrupted downpours from the early hours of yesterday morning, October 22, causing widespread flooding across Cherng Talay, Kathu, and Mueang districts. The rain finally eased around 7am but not before wreaking havoc across Phuket.

In Kathu district, a large tree toppled over, blocking the Kathu-Koh Kaew Road and bringing traffic to a standstill. Nearby, a power pole collapsed onto a parked car. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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One of the most serious incidents occurred on Patong Hill, where a landslide struck Pisitkoranee Road between Yaek Kha Luang intersection and the Patong Bay Hill Hotel. The road is expected to remain closed for at least three days, with officials warning motorists to use Phetchakut Road as an alternative route. A house in the area is reportedly at risk of collapse due to the instability caused by the slide.

Phuket officials are continuing to monitor rising water levels in Khlong Bang Yai and have urged residents to stay alert and follow official updates.

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The extreme weather also grounded dozens of flights. Monchai Tanod, director of Phuket International Airport, confirmed that 37 domestic and international flights scheduled to arrive between 8.15am and 1pm had to be diverted. Affected aircraft were rerouted to various airports, including Bangkok, Krabi, Rayong, Penang, and Langkawi in Malaysia, according to Bangkok Post.

Passengers impacted by the diversions were able to resume their journeys later in the day once conditions stabilised. Roads leading to Phuket airport were not affected by the floods, allowing access to resume as normal.

“Travellers should continue to check for the latest flight updates,” said Monchai.

Cleanup crews have been deployed across affected areas, with efforts underway to clear debris and assess further risks. More rain is forecast in the coming days, prompting concerns about additional flooding and further travel disruption.

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Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Originally from Hong Kong, Puntid moved to Bangkok in 2020 to pursue further studies in translation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Hong Kong. Puntid spent 8 years living in Manchester, UK. Before joining The Thaiger, Puntid has been a freelance translator for 2 years. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and listening to music, as well as writing short fiction and poetry.