Floods batter Phuket

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From Coconuts Bangkok

Cars became submarines and condos turned into island spires this morning after a large swath of Phuket became severely flooded, with parts of the island’s northern district of Thalang submerged in waist-high, murky waters.

Two days of constant rain pelted the island and spawned flash floods that affected sites including Phuket International Airport, the Muang Thalang School, and residential neighborhoods.

Residents reported having to flee their stranded vehicles after floodwaters rose to submerge them.

As of 1pm, the Blue Country Golf Club remained inaccessible as the floodwater had reached up to chest level.

Airport officials suggested people allow at least four hours to arrive due to the constant downpour.

Phuket Gov. Narong Woonsiew said community centers have been set up to help affected residents including one at Wat Nai Yang. 

And more rain is on the way. Thunderstorms are predicted to continue lashing the Andaman Sea island today and Saturday, then continuing at a slightly lesser rate through next week.

 

 

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From Phuket Express

Phuket Old Town suffered worst flooding in 50 years 

Phuket Old Town has suffered the worst flooding in 50 years this past weekend, said local residents to the media.
 

The situation in Phuket Old Town is now back to normal as floodwaters have receded but multiple organizations and volunteers have come together to clean the streets of trash and debris swept in by the floods.

Unfortunately, more rain may be in the forecast in the near future but it isn’t expected to be as heavy or persistent as the recent storms that caused widespread havoc across Phuket over the past weeken

 

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