Kamphaeng Phet, The drought situation has affected lemon farmers. This year the fruits were small and the leaves withered. Now they are damaged by lack of water. Risk of standing and dying Farmers, Nikhom Thung Pho Thale Subdistrict, Mueang District, Kamphaeng Phet Province is experiencing problems from the drought crisis Some people invest in drilling artesian wells. But they were unable to pump groundwater to use as required by the lemon tree truck. due to less groundwater As a result, the lemon tree will lack water. Small ones fall from the tree. The leaves are yellow and withered. Risk of perennial death This farmer revealed that he had planted 8 rai of lime trees and invested in pumping water from an artesian well to store it in a water canal. But the groundwater level was not as expected. There was little, so water had to be pumped to fill it up. Before agricultural engines were used to pump water and distribute it to the lemon trees in the garden. Resulting in additional costs for both electricity an d gas. Lemon orchard farmers in Nikhom Thung Pho Thale Subdistrict. Water from irrigation canals will be used mainly. But the Wang Bua irrigation canal has been announced. Closed for 2 months for annual maintenance. causing the water level in the canal to dry up Therefore, lemon orchard farmers are affected faster than every year. Recently, irrigation plans were adjusted. Allow water to be diverted through water gates connected to irrigation canals. It is expected that it will take approximately 2 days for the water to flow through to the lemon farmers' area. Source: Thai News Agency