Disaster officials warn of Phuket flood, landslide dangers

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Disaster officials warn of Phuket flood, landslide dangers
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Council workers clear a landslide near Cape Panwa last month. Photo: Eakkapop Thontub

PHUKET: -- The national Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM) has called on all residents and officials in risk areas in Phuket and elsewhere throughout Southern Thailand to beware disasters brought on by heavy downpours from typhoon Vamco.

The warning followed the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issuing a weather advisory earlier today, warning of heavy thunder showers and surging waves in the Andaman Sea, resulting from the fallout of typhoon Vamco, which is expected to make landfall on the Vietnam coast by tomorrow.

“Everyone who lives near hills are to beware flooding,” DDPM national office Deputy Director Anusorn Keawkangwan.

He expanded the flood and landslide warning to include risk areas near hills in Phetchaburi, Prachaup Kiri Khan, Chumporn, Nakorn Sri Thammarat, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat and Phuket.

DDPM officers in all risk areas have been ordered to remain on standby in case they are called to respond to an emergency, he added.

“Phuket will be subjected to heavier rain and stronger winds, just as the TMD has forecast,” one DDPM Phuket officer told The Phuket News.

Most problems arise from runoff not being able to flow freely away from danger areas, he said.

“We have yet to receive any reports of people in distress requiring assistance, but if any emergencies occur, please call the hotline 1784 immediately,” he added.

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/disaster-officials-warn-of-phuket-flood-landslide-dangers-54108.php

-- Phuket News 2015-09-15

[Valentine]

I wonder if the Patong City sign will finally give way?

[schlog]

I wonder if the Patong City sign will finally give way?

It's only a question of time. I give it maximum 1 year.

If it doens't collapse in the near future then sure when they start bulding the tunnel.

[oldsailor35]

I wonder if the Patong City sign will finally give way?

It's only a question of time. I give it maximum 1 year.

If it doens't collapse in the near future then sure when they start bulding the tunnel.

How about a pic for us who have never seen it. Thank you.

[steelepulse]

I wonder if the Patong City sign will finally give way?

It's only a question of time. I give it maximum 1 year.

If it doens't collapse in the near future then sure when they start bulding the tunnel.

How about a pic for us who have never seen it. Thank you.

Sign had a budget of between 10-12 million, and probably cost about 500K at the most to build as it's nothing special and in a location that seemed to be randomly chosen. Statues and signs are definitely needed, not public restrooms, lifeguards etc.

[Felt 35]

I wonder if the Patong City sign will finally give way?

It's only a question of time. I give it maximum 1 year.

If it doens't collapse in the near future then sure when they start bulding the tunnel.

How about a pic for us who have never seen it. Thank you.

Sign had a budget of between 10-12 million, and probably cost about 500K at the most to build as it's nothing special and in a location that seemed to be randomly chosen. Statues and signs are definitely needed, not public restrooms, lifeguards etc.

Restrooms, we have that with status but not much else,take a stroll and if in need visit the restrooms at Suan Luang Park in Phuket. The urine goes straight on the floor...... but worse it get used daily.

[Valentine]

I wonder if the Patong City sign will finally give way?

It's only a question of time. I give it maximum 1 year.

If it doens't collapse in the near future then sure when they start bulding the tunnel.

How about a pic for us who have never seen it. Thank you.

There is nowhere to stop & take a photo & hard to do whilst driving down that windy steep stretch. I would not want to stop there anyway knowing it could give at anytime.