A monsoonal system covering the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand has prompted the setting up of red flags in many areas of the south to deter tourists from entering the water, where waves of 2-3 meters are now a threat, and are causing runoff in Ranong and Chumporn.
A section of the Asia Highway running through Kunkrating sub-district in Chumporn province has been hit by runoff, damaging several small vehicles and motorcycles. Authorities have been placed on site to facilitate travel and warnings have been issued to nearby communities.
In Ranong, mountain runoff has swelled Kraburi River canals already high after days of rain. The situation has impacted hundreds of households in Kraburi district with some single story homes already completely submerged. Power and communications have been cut to the area and residents have been forced to depend on survival kits passed out by the authorities.
Red flags have been placed along beaches in Phuket province and lifeguards have been stationed to warn away tourists due to waves reaching 2-3 meters high. A meeting of relevant agencies has been held to prepare for close monitoring of the situation and to impose safety measures.
Similarly in Phangnga province, waves have ravaged the coast of Koh Kor Khao sub-district in Takuapa district. An assessment of damage is now taking place.
Information and Source
Reporter : Itiporn Lakarnchua
Rewriter : Itiporn Lakarnchua
National News Bureau & Public Relations
A section of the Asia Highway running through Kunkrating sub-district in Chumporn province has been hit by runoff, damaging several small vehicles and motorcycles. Authorities have been placed on site to facilitate travel and warnings have been issued to nearby communities.
In Ranong, mountain runoff has swelled Kraburi River canals already high after days of rain. The situation has impacted hundreds of households in Kraburi district with some single story homes already completely submerged. Power and communications have been cut to the area and residents have been forced to depend on survival kits passed out by the authorities.
Red flags have been placed along beaches in Phuket province and lifeguards have been stationed to warn away tourists due to waves reaching 2-3 meters high. A meeting of relevant agencies has been held to prepare for close monitoring of the situation and to impose safety measures.
Similarly in Phangnga province, waves have ravaged the coast of Koh Kor Khao sub-district in Takuapa district. An assessment of damage is now taking place.
Information and Source
Reporter : Itiporn Lakarnchua
Rewriter : Itiporn Lakarnchua
National News Bureau & Public Relations
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