A red alert has been declared in Phuket due to the threat of flooding. Residents and business owners who live and work along the Bang Yai Canal have been urged to urgently move electrical appliances and valuables to the upper floors of the buildings, the newspaper "Hauma" reported. The sharp rise in water was caused by continued heavy rains, as well as a strong flow of water from nearby areas. The island has already experienced severe disruptions to transport services due to bad weather. Thus, the Chalong area has traffic jams and areas where cars and motorcycles cannot pass.