Second Landslide Reported in Phatthalung; Residents Urged to Evacuate
A second rockfall incident in Phatthalung has prompted authorities to cordon off areas and advise residents to evacuate due to ongoing heavy rainfall.
On November 13, 2026, a significant rockfall occurred in the Chai Buri sub-district of Phatthalung province, marking the second such event in the area within three days. According to reports from Khaosod Online, over ten massive boulders, weighing between 30 and 50 tons each, tumbled down from the Phu Khao Plu mountain, landing in a local oil palm plantation. The incident took place around 6:00 AM, with some rocks landing just two to three meters away from residential properties. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported. This event follows an initial rockfall that occurred on November 11. Local authorities, including the head of the Chai Buri Old Town Forest Park and the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, have arrived on-site to inspect the damage and secure the area. Officials have issued an urgent warning for residents to evacuate and avoid approaching the base of the mountain, citing the persistent heavy rainfall that has affected the region since the beginning of the week as the primary cause of the instability. While the immediate area has been cordoned off, the long-term stability of the mountain slope remains under assessment. Residents and visitors are advised to follow local government instructions and avoid the vicinity until further notice.
