Storm weather warning issued for Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

The weather warning forecasts heavy rains and strong wind waves reaching up to three metres high during thundershowers. Image: TMD

 

PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a storm weather warning for Phuket and the Andaman coast, and the Phuket Marine Office has issued a marine safety advisory calling for all small boats to stay ashore as the fallout from tropical depression “Mun” approaches Thailand from the east is expected to drench Southern Thailand with downpours.

 

“The strong southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. From 17-18 July, the tropical depression from the Pacific is likely to gain strength and move through upper Luzon, the Philippines to the upper South China Sea,” the warning noted.

From 16-19 July, more rains are forecast for the South and the East regions. Outbreaks of heavy rains are also possible for those areas. People should beware of the severe condition that may cause flash flood and water runoff,” it added.

Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/storm-weather-warning-issued-for-phuket-72153.php#zvK8zZ4Jbdb7Ovrs.99 

 

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Good!

Big storm at Ranong now. sky black color.

As of 20:10 16 July 2019, 16.1mm rain has fallen in Thalang area of Phuket.

 

Phuket City meteorological department recorded more than 75 mm on 16 July.

Looks like it's going to keep raining for the rest of the week and beyond.

 

Today (17th) promises to be a bad day for tourists visiting the so-called "island paradise" - alcohol ban and torrential rain. Happy hols!!