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DDPM alerts Phuket City as 10 provinces face flood risk
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Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued a Cell Broadcast flood warning for Phuket City on Thursday (October 29), urging residents in low-lying and canal-side areas to prepare for possible flooding as water levels in
Key facts
- The warning followed persistent rainfall and water flowing into the canal from surrounding areas, raising concerns about possible overflows and standing floodwater
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- The alert comes as meteorological and water-management authorities monitor heavy rainfall and potential flash floods in 10 provinces, with specific areas placed under 24-hour and 48-hour surveillance.
Summary
The warning followed persistent rainfall and water flowing into the canal from surrounding areas, raising concerns about possible overflows and standing floodwater. Residents were advised to monitor water levels, move belongings to higher ground, take precautions against electric shocks and ensure the safety of vulnerable people.
The alert comes as meteorological and water-management authorities monitor heavy rainfall and potential flash floods in 10 provinces, with specific areas placed under 24-hour and 48-hour surveillance.