Giant Boulder Rolls Down Mountain Near Phatthalung Home After Heavy Rain
A nearly four-tonne boulder rolled down Phlu Mountain in Phatthalung, Thailand, stopping just six meters from a home after days of heavy rainfall eroded the cliff face. No injuries were reported, but authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant against flash floods and mudslides.
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