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Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm

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21 May The Phuket News

PHUKET: Heavy rain across Phuket caused minor flooding, fallen trees and traffic disruption in several areas yesterday (May 20), with officials continuing cleanup and drainage operations after rainfall totals exceeded 130 millimetres in some parts of the island.

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