Heavy rain causes flash floods in Phuket, Thailand, inundating several areas including Patong
Heavy nighttime rainfall caused flooding on Phuket island, affecting all three of its districts. About 100 families were impacted. The island sees around 14 million visitors each year. More rain is expected, with the Thai Meteorological Department warning of continued heavy downpours in the south.
- Heavy nighttime rainfall caused flooding in various areas of Phuket island.
- Approximately 100 families were affected by the flooding.
- Phuket island receives approximately 14 million visitors annually.
- More rainfall is expected in the coming days.
- Romdon Hayiawae stated that some areas of the province experienced landslides.
- Flooding in Thailand since mid-September has killed at least 83 people.
- All three districts of the southern province were affected by the floods.
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