A devastating mudslide on the Thai resort island of Phuket claimed the lives of 13 people, including a Russian couple, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
A devastating landslide on the Thai resort island of Phuket claimed the lives of at least 13 people, including a Russian couple, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
The disaster occurred following heavy rains that triggered the landslide near the Big Buddha, a popular tourist destination in southern Thailand.
Among the deceased were nine migrant workers from Myanmar and two Thai nationals, according to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat.
In addition to the fatalities, around 20 people were injured, and the landslide affected 209 households in the region.
Rescue teams, who had been searching for missing persons, have now called off the search efforts. A major cleanup operation is currently underway as authorities work to clear the debris and restore the affected areas.
Authorities are also coordinating with the victims' relatives and embassies to provide necessary assistance.
Meanwhile, dramatic videos of the landslide and its aftermath have surfaced on social media, capturing the scale of the destruction and the community's efforts to recover from the tragedy.
🚨🇹🇭 Eight people, including two , died in Phuket, after a landslide. The search for the missing is still underway. | |
It all happened in the Muang area, the southern part of Phuket, where the historical and cultural center of the… https://t.co/MhwiPeFILE pic.twitter.com/joaf0Dg1iO
🔴THAILAND 🇹🇭| : Some areas of the Thai island declared "disaster zones" by local authorities, particularly Karon & Chalong after deadly landslides due to torrid rains. Hundreds of people were affected and the damage was significant on houses and roads. At least 10 dead. pic.twitter.com/XZt9ox48u8
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— แอนนานา (@vouolobo17607)🇹🇭🚨‼️ BREAKING: A landslide occurred on the island of Phuket; eight people died, according to local media reports pic.twitter.com/u5ALCuSapA
— TabZ (@TabZLIVE)🇹🇭🌧️Heavy rains in northern Thailand have caused at least five deaths, 32 injuries and more than 2,000 hectares of crops affected.
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