Weekly meeting to monitor and assess the water situation between the National Water Resources Office. and related agencies…it is expected that Thailand will officially enter the rainy season during the 4th week of May. However, during the first 3 months of the rainy season from May to July 2024, it is expected that there will still be lower than average rainfall. About 5% before there will gradually be more rain and there is a possibility of rainy season storms. which will help fill Cost of water to be given to various reservoirs Especially reservoirs with a small amount of water, such as Sirikit Dam. Phetchaburi Dam Kaeng Krachan Dam Pranburi Dam etc. At present, each reservoir has carefully planned water use and closely monitors water management. For areas that are concerned about the location The current water shortage situation is in Chumphon Province due to water being used for durian orchards. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has announced additional emergency assistance zones (drought) in the areas of Chumphon Province: 8 districts, 38 subdistricts, 266 villages, including Phato District, Thung Tako District, Lamae District, Sawi District, Lang Suan District, Pathio, Tha Sae District, Mueang Chumphon District for monitoring high sea water and saltwater encroachment in the Chao Phraya River area. Mae Klong River, Tha Chin River, Bang Pakong River during 5–15 May 2024 are prepared to handle the situation in order to maintain water quality within standard criteria. By diverting water from the Mae Klong River to the Tha Chin River. and from the Tha Chin River diversion into the Chao Phraya River. As part of preparing for the upcoming rainy season, ONWR together with relevant agencies have strictly implemented 10 measures to deal with the rainy season in 2024. Closely follow the cultivation situation in the lowland fields. So that farmers in the area can plant and harvest according to the specified time period. Prevent crops from being damaged during heavy rain this rainy season. Currently, planting is going according to plan. The Royal Irrigation Department will continually create awareness with farmers and plan water management in low-lying fields to achieve maximum efficiency. Sa-lay-te click to read the column “Face to the Sky, Feet to the Ground” for more.
