Thailand is dealing with a dry spell after emergency situation steps were bought in 54 districts in 11 provinces, according to the Department of Catastrophe Avoidance and Mitigation.
Monton Sudprasert, director-general of the department, stated that a dry spell has actually been stated in Chiang Rai, Nan, Nakhon Phanom, Maha Sarakham, Bueng Kan, Nong Khai, Buri Ram, Kalasin, Kanchanaburi, Chachoengsao and Phetchabun.
Mr Monton stated the department has actually bought regional authorities to supply individuals in those dry spell locations with water trucks while soldiers will be employed to assist bring water to residents who require it.
” Furthermore, the department has actually likewise connected to provincial administrations to study water resources and approximate how whether arrangements will suffice for each town, both in regards to individual usage and farming usage. It will likewise ask to designate locations where water will be given,” he stated.
He stated the dry spell in 54 districts covers 314 tambons and nearly 3,000 towns.
The department likewise revealed that dams in 9 provinces– Chiang Mai, Uthai Thani, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Suphan Buri, Lop Buri and Chachoengsao– have actually been up to less than 30% of their overall combined capability.
On social networks, the Facebook page of a community authorities of Pattaya in Chon Buri province shared an image of Mabprachan tank in tambon Pong of Bang Lamung district which has actually dried up.
The Facebook page of the Provincial Water Supply Authority of Lop Buri likewise shared photos highlighting a watering canal in the province where the water level is so low that individuals can cross to the opposite on foot.
Some commented that the canal might likewise have actually been drained pipes due to some farmers diverting water into their rice paddies.
