Phuket Governor orders emergency services on standby as weather warning issued

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Phuket Governor orders emergency services on standby as weather warning issued

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana this morning (Oct 11) called for emergency services to be on 24-hour standby in case the weather turns severe. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana this morning called for emergency services to be on 24-hour standby and for all people to beware strong weather conditions that will see strong gusts of wind and heavy rain across Phuket over the weekend.

 

 

 

The warning comes as the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its second warning the North, Central and East regions of the country as moderate high-pressure area from China extends into upper Thailand from October 12-15.

 

“Outbreaks of thundershower and strong winds are possible for the first period before decreasing rain in the North, the Northeast, the Central including Bangkok and its vicinity, and the East regions,” the warning noted.

Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-governor-orders-emergency-services-on-standby-as-weather-warning-issued-73211.php#l0Otmtv3bRiTkTyl.99 

 

 

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[Vacuum]

Always thought that Phuket was on the west coast....

[legend49]

Weather radar says " NO".

[Old Croc]

 

16 hours ago, Vacuum said:

Always thought that Phuket was on the west coast....

If you read the full article you would find this:

 

"TMD listed the affected areas in the South for heavy rain and gusty winds for tomorrow and Sunday (Oct 12-13) as Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, Phang Nga and Phuket.

 

On Monday and Tuesday (Oct 14-15), the affected areas in the South were listed as Surat Thani, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun".

 

Ventusky also indicates heavy weather for Phuket over the next several days.