Phuket flood turns road into fishing spot as locals cast nets
PHUKET — 26 October 2026, Floodwaters brought an unexpected twist of humour to Phuket, where residents were filmed casting fishing nets along a flooded road in Kamala and even catching fish to take home. Heavy rain throughout the night left several areas of the island inundated, with floodwaters and runoff affecting communities across the province. […] The post Phuket flood turns road into…
Phuket, 26 October 2026 - A flooded road in Kamala subdistrict, Phuket turned into an unexpected fishing spot, where locals were seen casting nets and reeling in fish. The heavy rainfall that persisted through the night caused widespread inundation across the island, affecting numerous communities. In Kamala, floodwaters submerged parts of the road, impeding travel for smaller vehicles.
A video shared on Facebook by user "Greenwood sk" captured the humorous scene, showing residents wading through knee-deep water while carrying fishing nets and attempting to catch fish on the waterlogged road. The group managed to haul in some fish, which they took home, bringing amusement to onlookers. While the impromptu fishing expedition provided a moment of levity, the persistent flooding continued to disrupt daily routines in various parts of Phuket.
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