In a recent turn of events, tourists visiting the famous Koh Phi Phi Islands in Thailand are being cautioned about a water shortage due to an intense heatwave. These islands became globally hit and prominent holiday spots after being depicted in the Hollywood film The Beach.

But as of now, these beautiful tropical destinations are experiencing heavy water reserves caused by high temperatures across Asia, as tourism officials and locals reported. The Koh Phi Phi archipelago has been attracting international and local tourists from all over.

Every year, a large number of tourists visit the beautiful beaches here but the prolonged heatwave and lack of rainfall have depleted the island's reservoirs.

Wichupan Phukaoluan Srisanya, president of the Krabi Hotel Association, expressed concerns that the company supplying water to the islands might need to halt its services due to the shortage. Island authorities are considering transporting water from the mainland if the dry spell persists but are hopeful for the onset of the wet season in May.

Locals also said that they have been facing water shortages for several months, leading to limited bookings in some hotels. Returning tourists have advised others to check if their accommodations have access to fresh water before their visit, citing instances where tap water has ceased running due to dry reservoirs.

The current water situation only raises the broader issue of climate change, with scientists warning of more frequent and severe heatwaves in the coming days. While the El Nino phenomenon exacerbates this year's extreme weather conditions, Asia is experiencing a faster rate of warming compared to the global average.

Local tourism operators have urged for long-term investments in water supply infrastructure for the Koh Phi Phi islands, which currently lack adequate reservoirs. Meanwhile, Koh Samui, another popular tourist destination in the Gulf of Thailand, is also facing dry and hot weather, although it hasn't significantly affected visitors so far.

Another prominent Thai island going through a similar situation is Koh Samui. This beloved Thai island has also been grappling with sweltering weather. Despite assurances from the local tourism board that visitors haven't faced disruptions, reports indicate that the island depends on water trucks.