Huge waves, floods batter Surat Thani, including Koh Phangan

Tha Chana, Chaiya, Tha Chang, Kanchanadit, Don Sak, Muang even swamped

Looking THANI: On Sunday, violent waves and flood from higher water levels harmed coastal communities in seven districts of this southwestern Thai state.

The damaged districts were Tha Chana, Chaiya, Tha Chang, Kanchanadit, Don Sak, Muang and Koh Phangan, the famous holiday island. &nbsp,

In the early morning, powerful gusts of winds and three to four metre-high tides slammed the beach at Moo 1 community in tambon Chonlakram in Don Sak area, causing flooding and requiring 200 individuals to relocate their belongings to higher ground with the aid of disaster rescuers. At 4 a.m., local media reported that the area’s water levels started to rise.

Four seaside bungalows at Haad Kamnan Camping hotel collapsed in the Chaiya district of tambon Poom Riang after large waves exceeding three meters slackened the 30-meter-long concrete sea embankment. &nbsp,

In my almost 50 years of age, I have never witnessed such strong tides. Since 7.30am the ripples kept hitting harder and harder until the slope in front of our destination broke”, Boonrub Thongthuang, the 49-year-old location manager, said. &nbsp,

” I was concerned that if the stormy weather continued, the bungalows may collapse into the water.” They eventually did”. &nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp,

Higher water levels resulted in flooding of the Tapee River’s banks and flooding of roads and homes in the metropolitan area. People were advised to shift their belongings and get ready for storms. &nbsp, &nbsp,

Moo 3 town in tambon Khao Than Pramarn was flooded at around 8am before the waters dried up in the Tha Chang area, according to city key Sukrit Meeprink. &nbsp,

Due to bad weather, Seatran Ferry Co. on Sunday canceled some of its Don Sak-Koh Samui-Koh Phangan roads. On Saturday, the airline advised travelers to allow extra time for travel on January 11 through January 18-20 because the northern monsoon’s expected disruptions to ferry providers were expected. &nbsp, &nbsp,

However, Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co suspended all bridge service from Koh Tao on Sunday until further notice.

Officials in all affected regions were assessing the damage and the need for departure, according to Surat Thani government Theerut Supawibulpol.

Ferrier operators were required to examine the weather and carefully observe the most recent warning issued by the authorities, while fishing vessels and little boats were told to stay ashore. Significant action would be taken against perpetrators, Mr Theerut said. &nbsp,