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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maroosha Muzaffar

The idyllic Thai island battling an extreme water crisis after being overrun by tourists

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A popular tourist island in Thailand is facing a severe water crisis caused by a rush of tourists combined and a decline in rainfall.

Local reports said many water reserves on Koh Samui – such as the Phru Na Mueang and Phru Krajud reservoirs along with Hin Lard waterfall – have seen a drop in their water levels, aggravating the freshwater crisis.

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