Phuket warns of flash floods as canal water level exceeds 3 meters

Phuket, Thailand, is on high alert for flash floods as continuous heavy rainfall pushes water levels in the Bang Yai Canal above a critical 3-meter mark. Phuket City Municipality has issued an urgent warning, advising residents to move their belongings to higher ground. Officials are actively managing the situation, deploying pumps and drainage operations with 24-hour monitoring. The Bang Yai Canal, a primary drainage artery for Phuket City, is a key area of concern due to its potential to overflow into commercial districts and residential areas. The unstable weather conditions, characterized by heavy to very heavy rain, have led to a rapid rise in accumulated rainfall. Disaster prevention units and related agencies are working on the ground to clear drainage channels and lower water levels, aiming to mitigate the impact of potential inundation. The situation is expected to worsen if rainfall continues.