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Phuket is bracing for a weather onslaught as officials sound the alarm over impending flash floods, mudslides, and hazardous sea conditions.
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Phuket is bracing for a weather onslaught as officials sound the alarm over impending flash floods, mudslides, and hazardous sea conditions. A stark warning has been issued by Governor Sophon Suwannarat, through the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command Centre, urging all local officials to prepare for extreme weather set to batter the island this week.
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) predicts torrential rain and fierce waves between today, September 13 and next Tuesday, September 17. With the southwest monsoon intensifying, waves in the Andaman Sea are expected to reach up to 3 metres, even higher during thunderstorms, posing serious risks for residents and tourists.
Key concerns include flash floods, forest runoff, mudslides, and hazardous sea conditions, prompting urgent action from local officials.
Deputy Governor Sattha…