Phuket braces for rain havoc: Urgent weather alert signals flood risk

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The southern province of Phuket has been included in an urgent weather notification that advocates for all hands on deck amid the risk of flash floods possibly instigated by heavy, persistent rain forecasted to batter the Andaman coast starting from Sunday, August 20.

 

This alert was issued yesterday by Boonsom Cholpitakwong, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR). The ONWR foresees a deluge of heavy rain starting Sunday and lasting for a full three-day run until Wednesday of the following week, from August 20 to August 23.

 

The notification covers a considerable expanse of the country, spotlighting vulnerable areas in the northern, northeastern, eastern, and southern regions of Thailand poised to bear the brunt of the severe weather conditions.

The listed southern Thai areas encouraged to brace themselves included: Ranong (spanning both Mueang Ranong and Kapoe districts), Phang Nga (comprising Mueang Phang Nga districts, Kuraburi, Takua Pa, Kapong, Thap Put, and Thai Muang), Phuket (including Mueang Phuket, Kathu, and Thalang districts), Satun (covering both Mueang Satun and La-ngu districts), Trang (covering Mueang Trang, Palian, and Wang Wiset districts), and Surat Thani (including Phanom as well as Ban Ta Khun districts).

 

by Mitch Connor

TOP: Two volunteers tow a flat-bottom boat to help stranded residents during flooding in Phuket. Picture courtesy of Phuket Public Relations Office.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-on-high-alert-for-flash-floods-amid-forecasted-heavy-rains

 

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[Deli]

Hard to believe. A bright and sunny day in Phuket today

[xeniv23]

Got hit with a very brief one minute shower this morning walking along Chalong Bay/Palai Pier.  Otherwise a sunny breezy day.  Nothing on the radar.  ??

[eisfeld]

12 minutes ago, Deli said:

Hard to believe. A bright and sunny day in Phuket today

Right, because weather in Phuket never completely changes within minutes. And because weather like he warned hasn't happened pretty regularily at this time of year nearly every year.

 

It also says rain starting from tomorrow.

 

10 minutes ago, xeniv23 said:

Got hit with a very brief one minute shower this morning walking along Chalong Bay/Palai Pier.  Otherwise a sunny breezy day.  Nothing on the radar.  ??

On the radar for tomorrow and following days?

[KhunBENQ]

Last week they made an alarm for northern Isaan along Mekong.

Hardly some sprinkle.

 

International weather forecast centers show nothing dramatic for Phuket for the coming days. 5 to 15 mm is far from flood risk.

Check again next week.

[KhunBENQ]

Filtered out the notoriously useless data from UKMO.

 

[KhunBENQ]

How is the flooding in Phuket ???? 

 

Just read the latest weather warning for north/northeast...

[Soupdragon]

2 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

How is the flooding in Phuket ???? 

 

 

Just enough rain to wash the dust off the car ???? 

 

Edited August 22, 2023 by Soupdragon

[eisfeld]

5 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

How is the flooding in Phuket ???? 

 

Just read the latest weather warning for north/northeast...

Bit of rain in various parts of the island. Not too much yet.