The death toll from the flash flood and landslide in Phuket rose to nine. Two of the deceased being Russian nationals. Ten people were injured while dozens remain missing.
The heavy rain from 1am today, August 23, led to a flash flood and landslide in the community near Kitti Sangkatam Temple in the Mueang district of Phuket. The residential area located near the mountain was affected.
According to a report in the Phuket Times this morning, one resident was killed in the incident, while four others were injured. However, many residents in the area remain missing, prompting relevant government officials and rescuers to search for them.
According to the latest update on Amarin TV this afternoon, the death toll has risen to nine, and the number of injuries has now reached ten. The first body was found in Soi Patak 2, while the other seven bodies were found in Soi Patak 8. One of the deceased is a Thai national, six are Burmese, and two are Russian.
Three sub-districts in the area have been declared disaster areas/emergency disaster relief zones, including Karon, Rawai, and Chalong sub-districts.
According to a report by Prachachat, areas affected by flooding include Mae Somjit Market, Luang Phor Chuan Road near Phuket Orchid Resort & Spa, the road to the Big Buddha, Chalongsuk community, Tai Temple Intersection, Chao Fa Road, Soi Thanu Thep, Sot Pramote, Land and House Village, and the Lotus supermarket in the Chalong sub-district.
In the Karon sub-district, the flooded areas include Soi Patak 2, 10, 28, and 15, the Bangla area, Kok Tanote Fire Station, and Kata Beach. The Karon area experienced a high level of flood water, and officials urged motorists to avoid the roads in the area.