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Following a prolonged and intense heatwave across many Asian countries, Thailand is one of the hardest hit. Recently, a tourism official on Koh Phi Phi island reported that the popular resort island is facing a severe water shortage.
The Koh Phi Phi archipelago, located off the southwestern coast of Thailand, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year who come to experience its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Koh Phi Phi, an archipelago with stunning natural beauty in Thailand.
Tourists visiting the island are now advising each other to check if their accommodation has fresh water. Some are complaining that they can't shower after swimming in the sea because the hotel has run out of water.
Previously, local tourism organizations had repeatedly called for investment in a long-term water supply for the Koh Phi Phi archipelago, which lacks reservoirs and infrastructure.
Authorities in Koh Phi Phi are currently discussing transporting water from the mainland if the dry weather continues. However, the process is being delayed as officials hope the rainy season in May will arrive soon.
Koh Phi Phi Island in Phuket, Thailand
Koh Samui – a very popular tourist island in the Gulf of Thailand – is also experiencing similar hot and dry weather, but the local tourism agency says that tourists' activities are not being affected.
The Koh Phi Phi archipelago, located off the southwestern coast of southern Thailand, attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. The location gained popularity after Hollywood filmed The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, in 2000.
According to the United Nations World Meteorological Organization, while the El Niño phenomenon is contributing to unusually warm weather, Asia is also warming faster than the global average this year. In late April, Bangkok issued a heat warning that high temperatures would affect daily life, with some days experiencing temperatures as high as 52 degrees Celsius.
