Rolling thunder and consecutive downpours continued to wreak havoc in Phuket as the Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasted heavy rain and powerful wind waves in the Andaman Sea through till at least tomorrow. The Phuket downpours announcement got here this morning, marking the fifth consecutive wet climate advisory.
Big of soaking climate is blamed on the “quite strong” southwest monsoon spreading across the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. The advisory implored local people to be cautious, owing to the chance of heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulating rain which can incite flash floods. Areas with sloping foothills, near waterways, and in low-lying zones were singled out for further caution. Thunderstorms concurrently necessitated elevated alertness whilst travelling via such areas.
The highlighted provinces affected by this wet weather embrace the southern areas: Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Concerning the wind circumstances, waves within the upper Andaman Sea were forecast to measure two to a few metres high, and even surpass three metres in areas subjected to thunderstorms.
“Small boats within the upper Andaman Sea and the higher Gulf of Thailand ought to refrain from leaving shore,” the advisory added in consideration of the hazardous situations. The TMD also urged folks to pay eager attention to emergency weather announcements and maintain abreast of weather updates, reported Phuket News.
In a proactive step towards security amidst the heavy Phuket downpours, the Phuket Marine Office declared that it has stationed officers at the island’s major piers to enforce security regulations. Similarly, lifeguards stationed at key seashores along Phuket’s west coast have raised purple flags signalling that it’s too dangerous to swim..