The island of Phuket in Thailand, popular among Russian tourists, goes under water due to prolonged rains Prolonged rain has led to flooding in many areas, local media write, and users are actively sharing videos from flooded areas on social networks. Patong, the main resort town and the busiest beach on the island's west coast, was particularly hard hit. Cars, homes and retail stores were underwater.

The island of Phuket in Thailand, popular among Russian tourists, goes under water due to prolonged rains Prolonged rain has led to flooding in many areas, local media write, and users are actively sharing videos from flooded areas on social networks. Patong, the main resort town and the busiest beach on the island's west coast, was particularly hard hit. Cars, homes and retail stores were underwater.