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Phuket tourists urged to respect red flags amid new heavy weather warning

PHUKET: The island of Phuket and nearby areas are expected to experience heavy rainfall from July 30 through August 2, with the Phuket branch of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issuing a warning for four provinces along the Andaman coast.

The Southwestern Meteorological Center, located near Phuket International Airport (Phuket Met), issued a heavy rain warning at 6am yesterday (July 28) and reissued it at 6am today (July 29).

The heavy weather period is expected to start tomorrow (July 30), according to the most recent warning signed by Phuket Met Director Weera Samalee. Though Phuket Met’s forecast for today also promises wet weather.

The abundant and heavy rain will occur in some areas, including the provinces of Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. People should be cautious due to the severe conditions,” Mr Weera warned.

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