Phuket warned of flash flood and land slides – VIDEO

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Phuket Traffic Report / Newshawk Phuket

A warning was issued yesterday for Phuketians to be aware of flash floods and potential landslides after long hours of rain yesterday, especially in the central areas of the island, including Thalang.

The announcement was issued yesterday by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Phuket Office to the Phuket Governor and the Phuket PR Office.

The announcement stated that yesterday at 4.24pm, the Early Warning Station in Pru Somparn in Thalang measured the rainfall in 12 hours at 84.5 millimetres. The station’s red warning light triggered to warning from officials.

Residents who are in Moo 8 Pru Somparn and Moo 3 Ban Reang should be aware of flash floods and landslides.

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