Phang Nga hailstorm, high winds worst in almost 40 years

Kritsada Mueanhawong

KRABI – PHANG NGA: High winds, rain and hailstones caused extensive damage to property in Krabi and Phang Nga on Thursday, marking the onset of the monsoon season. One official said it was the worst storm in almost 40 years.

“At least two houses were completely destroyed and 20 others were extensively damaged in Krabi, as well as crops, including 1,500 sugarcane plants and 20 rubber trees,” said Banhan Bonyasia, Deputy President of the NaNue Administration Organization [OrBorTor].

The cost of the storm damage was estimated to be several hundred thousand baht. Authorities are compensating residents whose houses were damaged. They also provided temporary housing for the two families whose houses were completely destroyed.

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-- Phuket Gazette 2016-05-07

Hailstorms; global warming will do that

Hailstorms; global warming will do that

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