Phuket Hit by Heavy Rain, Runoff, Rocks, and Mud
Phuket Island in southern Thailand has been hit by record rainfall, causing mudslides with rocks and debris that have severely damaged infrastructure. Concerns are rising over the impact on residents' lives.
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