Extreme weather conditions are continuing to wreak havoc in Phuket. Ferocious winds toppled numerous trees, resulting in significant blockages yesterday. These unexpected weather conditions have caused travel disruption across the island and two cleanup teams have been dispatched to counter the impact.
A sizeable tree that fell on Soi Vachira, near Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town, was one of the major obstructions reported. It took several hours for municipal workers to safely clear the heavy tree, allowing a return to normal traffic movement in the area. Other areas were similarly affected with fallen trees damaging homes and blocking roads, a real hindrance for the local communities as recorded by the Phuket Information Center.
Since yesterday, the heavy rainfall and robust wind waves have been of concern, with a weather…
