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Kamala flash flood “worst in 20 years”

“We have declared parts of Kamala a disaster area".

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

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The heavy rainfall this week (mostly Tuesday morning between 6-8am) caused severe flash flooding which Kamala locals say is the worst they’ve seen in 20 years.

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong says, “The rainfall on June 5 reached 147 millilitres, we think even more in Kamala. After the inspection, locals in Kamala all say that they have never seen flooding like this anytime during the past 20 years.”

 

“We have declared parts of Kamala a disaster area”.

 

Full story:  https://thethaiger.com/news/kamala-flash-flood-worst-in-20-years

 
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Phuket Governor orders stronger flood-prevention measures

The Phuket News

 

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PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket held a meeting at Phuket City Hall with various government agencies yesterday to discuss ways of preventing floods and landslides following heavy rain on Tuesday morning.

 

Speaking at the meeting yesterday (June 6), Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong said that one of the worst affected areas on Tuesday (June 5) was Kamala, which saw 136 millimetres of rainfall. However, the highest recorded rainfall was 147mm.

 

During a visit to Kamala on Tuesday afternoon, Governor Norraphat was told by local residents that this was the worse flooding they had seen for 20 years.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-governor-orders-stronger-flood-prevention-measures-67411.php

 
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5 hours ago, tompelli said:

Two fingered pointing by the Commander....impressive

While wearing an equally impressive vest.

  • Haha 1

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