Phuket Faces Renewed Landslide Fears Amid Heavy Rains, Past Damages Unresolved
Phuket, Thailand, is facing renewed risks of landslides and flooding in the Patong area due to continuous heavy rainfall. Concerns are mounting over potential new damage while recovery from past disasters remains incomplete.
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