Phuket in a state of emergency: landslides and floods paralyze the city!

Phuket in a state of emergency: landslides and floods paralyze the city!

The persistent heavy rains are causing significant problems in Phuket. It has been raining continuously since last night with no sign of improvement, causing widespread flooding and landslides. The roads in Patong are particularly affected, where landslides have occurred on the 50-year road and fallen trees are blocking traffic. Water was also found on the road near Blue Tree in Chalong, preventing small vehicles from passing through. The Patong city government has already deployed excavators to clear the roads and ease traffic. mgronline.com reports further blockages at the border between Phuket Town and Kathu, where fallen trees are also blocking the road.

Another major problem is the situation at the Charter Bank in the old town. Water has overflowed from the Bang Yai Canal here, but traffic can still continue. The Phuket Municipality is monitoring the situation and monitoring water levels to prevent kinetic flooding in the old town. Meanwhile, the weather service warned of more thunderstorms and heavy rain over the next 24 hours in several southern provinces, including Surat Thani and Songkhla.

Traffic disruptions and flights

The storms also have an impact on air traffic. On Wednesday, 37 flights were diverted from Phuket Airport, both domestic and international. The rains began in the early hours of the morning and continued until around 7am. The diversions were from 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with flights diverted to Bangkok, Krabi and even Malaysia. However, travelers affected by the diversions can continue their trips to Phuket as roads to the airport remain accessible. However, it was recommended to follow the flight updates closely.

Disaster warning for Thailand

Meanwhile, Thailand's National Disaster Warning Center has issued a warning for several provinces. In addition to the already affected regions in southern Thailand, which include Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi, the north and northeast of the country are also at risk. Of particular concern are the high water levels of the Mekong and the threat of flash floods and landslides expected in these areas. Residents are therefore urged to take precautionary measures such as securing valuables at higher elevations and having emergency supplies on hand. Anyone who lives in landslide-prone areas should be particularly careful and avoid risky activities. thailandnews.co highlights the importance in Phuket and surrounding areas of closely following official communications from the authorities.

In summary, nature has once again impressively shown that it has its own rules. Authorities in Phuket are trying to bring the situation under control while residents and travelers are asked to exercise extra caution. ਰਹਾਣਸ অৱ ਲਿਰ ਸੋ λίγα επιβαινει.