, Oct. 26 -- Flash floods inundated several areas of Thailand's southern island province of Phuket on Monday following heavy overnight rainfall, affecting all three districts, including Phuket City, officials said.

Water levels began to recede by late morning, but some low-lying areas remained flooded, prompting authorities to advise small vehicles to avoid the affected roads, provincial Deputy Governor Romdon Hayiawae said.

Some areas were also hit by mudslides, and officials were clearing debris to prevent it from entering canals and blocking waterways, he said.

Photos and videos shared on social media showed floodwaters flowing into residential neighbourhoods and submerging roads, leaving several routes impassable. Some vehicles wer...