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Weather alert still in force as Phuket takes damage from heavy rains

PHUKET The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has re-issued its heavy weather warning for Phuket and nearby provinces for the sixth time since May 26.

According to the most recent warning, issued at 5am today (May 29), severe weather is forecast to continue until May 30 with waves in the Andaman Sea reaching the height of 2-3 metres and exceeding 3 metres in thunderstorm areas.

“All ships should proceed with caution and avoid thundershower areas, small boats in the Andaman Sea should stay ashore until May 30,” says the TMD warning.

Meanwhile during the previous night (May 28) Phuket already took some damage from heavy weather.

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