Flash Floods Unleash Rocks and Mud on Phuket's Patong, Causing Widespread Damage
Flash floods carrying rocks and mud inundated a residential and commercial area of Patong, Phuket, early on Oct. 26, causing significant damage to homes, shops, and vehicles. No casualties were reported, and authorities are working on recovery efforts.
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