A devastating landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains struck the Thai resort island of Phuket, killing at least 13 people, including a Russian couple and nine Myanmar migrant workers.
The disaster affected 30,807 households in 62 districts and caused severe damage to homes and luxury villas.
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Tourists walk past a tractor used to clear an area after thirteen people, including a Russian couple, died in a mudslide on the Thai resort island of Phuket, Thailand, August 25, 2024
(Photo: REUTERS/Sinthana Kosolpradit)
Around 20 people were injured, and 3 people are still missing, with 209 households affected across three subdistricts, and more than 400 people affected in total.
Rescue teams have ended their search for missing individuals and are focused on cleanup, while authorities are providing assistance to victims' families and embassies.
Authorities were on alert for more landslides as rains persisted during the repair process.
Thailand is facing severe monsoon rains, causing flooding and claiming lives. Climate change is intensifying these weather patterns, heightening flood risk annually.
In 2011, severe flooding in Thailand led to over 500 deaths and extensive property damage.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: India TV News, The Straits Times, Koha Ditore, Bangkok Post, East Coast Daily, MENAFN, The Thaiger, Asianet News, Nation Thailand, BNA, Pattaya Mail, The Pattaya News, The Manila Times, Dim Sum Daily, VNExpress, Mice Times Asia, Adnkronos, KMA Updates, Oman Observer, Malay Mail.