Residents of Moo 5, Srisoonthorn, in Thalang, said continuous rainfall on Tuesday (June 2) caused water levels to rise rapidly, with runoff from a housing project being developed by Supalai behind Wat Srisoonthorn, also known as Wat Baan Lipon, flowing into the community.
According to residents, rainwater from the construction site drains quickly into surrounding residential areas whenever there is heavy rain, causing flooding around homes and creating hardship for local people.
They also claimed that large volumes of water flowing from the area spill onto Thepkrasattri Rd, where it combines with floodwater accumulating near the Thai Watsadu Thalang branch, worsening flooding on one of Phuket’s main roads and disrupting traffic during downpours.
Residents have called on relevant authorities to urgently inspect the project’s drainage system and require measures to prevent further impacts from the construction site. They are also seeking long-term solutions to address recurring flooding problems throughout the rainy season.
In response to the complaints, Srisoonthorn Mayor Chalermphon Kerdsap assigned municipal officials to inspect the area and investigate reports of water and mud flowing from the Supalai project adjacent to Wat Srisoonthorn in Moo 5.
Following the inspection, municipal officials instructed the developer to clear debris that had been scattered from the site.
The municipality also dispatched workers to spray water and clean public areas in front of the Suphaporn Bang Jo sand quarry in Moo 4 to improve safety for road users, while continuing other community services, including transportation assistance for patients attending medical appointments.
The complaints come as Phuket continues to experience significant rainfall at the start of the southwest monsoon season.
According to the Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast), commonly known as PhuketMet and based near Phuket International Airport, the province has already recorded 96.2 millimetres of rainfall so far this month.
PhuketMet figures show accumulated rainfall for 2026 has reached 713.4mm, with May alone recording 464.9mm of rain.
The heavy rainfall has led to repeated flooding in several parts of Phuket in recent weeks, particularly in low-lying areas and locations where drainage systems struggle to cope with large volumes of runoff during intense storms.
Residents of Moo 5 say they hope authorities and the developer can work together to address the drainage issues before heavier rainfall expected later in the rainy season causes further damage to homes and disruption to daily life.