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Phuket ravaged by extreme weather causing traffic chaos and safety concerns

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Extreme weather conditions are continuing to wreak havoc in Phuket. Ferocious winds toppled numerous trees, resulting in significant blockages yesterday. These unexpected weather conditions have caused travel disruption across the island and two cleanup teams have been dispatched to counter the impact.

 

A sizeable tree that fell on Soi Vachira, near Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town, was one of the major obstructions reported. It took several hours for municipal workers to safely clear the heavy tree, allowing a return to normal traffic movement in the area. Other areas were similarly affected with fallen trees damaging homes and blocking roads, a real hindrance for the local communities as recorded by the Phuket Information Center.

 

Since yesterday, the heavy rainfall and robust wind waves have been of concern, with a weather advisory warning issued by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). This warning was re-emphasised today by Wirote, an official from the TMD Southern Meteorological Center, who underlines the urgency of the prevailing situation, reported The Phuket News. Wirote wrote…

 

“During July 19 and 20, the rather strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea and southern Thailand’s west coast. For this reason, the abundance of rain and heavy rain to very heavy rain will occur in some areas.”

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: Picture courtesy of Phuket City Municipality

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-ravaged-by-extreme-weather-causing-traffic-chaos-and-safety-concerns

 

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12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the abundance of rain and heavy rain to very heavy rain will occur in some areas.”

I guess.. A hard rain gonna fall 

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