Landslide in Patong: City raises alarm after heavy rains!

Landslide in Patong: City raises alarm after heavy rains!

Heavy rains have caused a serious landslide in Patong, on the popular holiday island of Phuket. This incident severely damaged the important hillside road 50 Pi Road, which has made the situation in the area tense. Kittisak Morasin, director of Patong Municipality's engineering department, confirmed that foundations and retaining walls collapsed and soil and concrete rubble slipped. The road is temporarily closed, causing great inconvenience to both residents and tourists. Mayor Lalita Maneesri has already sent requests for help to various authorities, including the local road construction department and the Phuket Provincial Public Works Department. Weekly flash reported that emergency measures such as covering the affected area with tarpaulins and erecting wooden barriers were taken.

The danger remains because long-term stabilization of the slope requires expert knowledge. A residential building whose residents were temporarily housed with relatives is particularly affected. In addition, on October 27th, aid packages were distributed to more than 50 households affected by the ongoing floods. The community appeals to the public to contact the Office of Disaster Prevention in the event of natural hazards, as this incident highlights how vulnerable the region is to weather-related damage.

Global awareness raising

Current events in Patong are not isolated. Similar natural disasters caused by extreme weather conditions are becoming more common around the world. Latest reports daily news According to reports, heavy rains also caused devastating landslides on the Indonesian island of Bali, killing at least 23 people. In addition, more injuries and missing people are being reported in Bali, while rescue operations are being complicated by adverse weather conditions. These catastrophic events, both in Thailand and Indonesia, show that extreme weather is not just a regional but a global problem.

Advancing global warming is contributing to the increase in such natural events. According to that World Bank climate knowledge portal The frequency and intensity of natural disasters such as floods and landslides is changing. These once rare events have now become regular threats, with increasingly devastating impacts on affected communities. The forecasts suggest that rising temperatures and more intense rainfall could have serious consequences in the coming years.

The current situation in Patong urges us to take measures to improve resilience to natural disasters. The idea is that we should not only address the direct dangers, but also work on a long-term protection concept. This makes it all the more important to inform the population about possible risks and to provide effective assistance in times of crisis.