Thailand's DDPM Issues Flood Alerts for Southern Provinces, Including Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued Cell Broadcast flood alerts for Koh Samui and Koh Phangan districts in Surat Thani and Thung Tako district in Chumphon. Persistent heavy rain is forecast from November 11–13, 2026, raising concerns about flash floods, rapid run-off, landslides, and waterlogging. Fourteen southern provinces are on alert for these conditions. Residents in risk-prone areas are urged to move belongings to higher ground, take precautions against electrical hazards, and monitor official updates. The Royal Irrigation Department is also preparing ten large hydraulic pumps for deployment in Songkhla to aid drainage.