Torrential rain, rising waters down South
- Published: 29/03/2011 at 11:26 PM
- Online news: Local News
There was no let up to the heavy rain and associated flooding across southern Thailand on Tuesday, disrupting transport, tourism and day-to-day business.
The National Disaster Warning Centre forecast is for more heavy rain through Thursday or Friday.
The centre warned people in Satun, Trang, Krabi, Phuket, Phang Nga, Ranong, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani and Chumphon of the danger of forest run-off and landslides.
Authorities in Koh Samui started evacuating people to temples on high ground after heavy rains caused flash floods that destroyed roads and disrupted communications.
Tourists sit on the lobby floor of Samui International Airport on March 28, 2011. (Photo by Karnjana Karnjanatawe)
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