Phuket experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall early Wednesday until around 9.35am, leaving roads inundated in multiple locations.
In Muang district, affected areas included the Surin Circle Clock Tower, in front of Kota Khao Mun Kai restaurant, an alley near Dara Hotel, Dibuk Road intersection, Thra Kraeng three-way junction, Lotus Samkong intersection, the route to Boat Avenue Mall and in front of Wat Chalong.
In Kathu district, flooding was reported in the Patong area in front of Paradise Complex, near the Patong fire station intersection and in front of Wat Kathu. No flooding was reported in Thalang district.
Phuket City Municipality has issued a warning urging residents within the municipal area to move belongings to higher ground. Heavy rain is expected to continue across the island and accumulated precipitation has pushed water levels in Bang Yai canal up by more than three metres.
Officials are working to increase drainage to ease impact on residents.
Those in the Phuket City Municipality area can report flooding emergencies via the municipal hotline at 1132, or the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation office at 076-211111 or 199.