11 Aug – Keep an eye on the high Mekong! Nakhon Phanom, in crisis, set up water pumps and add sandbags to prevent flooding in the city, while Bueng Kan and the Mekong River support the branch stream flooded rice fields-worker camps

In the province of Nakhon Phanom, the Mekong water level began to crises. Although the amount of rain is less But there is also a mass of water flowing from China to join Plus the main tributary stream also drains into the Mekong River. Recently, it has been increasing continuously more than in the past 2-3 days, 30-50 centimeters per day, at about 11.10 meters, 12 meters below the critical point, only 90 centimeters from the overflowing point of the bank, causing some coastal areas to flood. damaged And as a result, the main tributaries, namely Nam Kam, Nam Bang, Nam Un, and Songkhram River, could not drain into the Mekong River, flooding more than 5,000 rai of agricultural land.

The heaviest is the Un River. Which supports water from the area of Sakon Nakhon Province, flowing through Na Wa District, Si Songkhram District before draining into the Mekong River at the mouth of Chai Buri Subdistrict, Tha Uthen District, Nakhon Phanom Province, has recently exceeded the capacity of more than 40 percent and has not been able to drain down. Mekong water Causing overflowing, flooding more than 3,000 rai of marshland and is expected to expand more Because the Mekong water level continues to increase every day. While the municipality together with the 210th Military Circle prepares sandbags and preliminarily fills them with 5,000 sandbags, if the Mekong water level continues to rise, it cannot be drained into the Mekong river. And install water pumps, both electrical and diesel systems, a total of 7 points, if the amount of water does not exceed 13 meters, can handle the situation

Mekong River Supports Branch Streams, Flooding Rice Fields and Worker Camps

As in Bueng Kan Province, the water level in the Mekong River has risen. At Ban Phan Lam temple point, Moo 2, Wisit Subdistrict, Mueang District, measured 11.80 meters, 2.20 meters lower than the bank (bankline 14.0 meters), increased by 5 centimeters. High water flows into the creek branch. Especially around the creek Pha Khang. that flows to connect with Nong Kut Ben, Ban Nong Waeng, Moo 3 and Nong Kut Chap, Ban Don Yom, Moo 2, Kai Si Subdistrict, until it overflows the creek Flows into the surrounding agricultural areas, including rice fields, rubber plantations, oil palm plantations. Eucalyptus gardens in both sub-districts over 500 rai

In addition, the water level It also affects the construction of the labor camp under the 5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, Bueng Kan-Pak Xan, Lao PDR. belongings came to live under a bridge on the highway temporarily While the villagers and workers who had to stop work brought fishing gear. Come out to flatter the mouth of the sewer to bring to cook. as well as the U-turn point under the Huai Hong Bridge The Mekong River is flooded until cars cannot travel. Highway officials must put up warning signs. And do not use it temporarily until the water dries. While the province held a meeting to help disaster victims After declaring disaster affected areas, 4 districts cover 20 sub-districts, 212 villages.

Nong Khai, good signal, Mekong water begins to decrease

In Nong Khai province, the Mekong water level was measured at 10.78 meters, down 0.57 meters from yesterday, 1.42 meters below the bank if there was no heavy rain. The amount of Mekong water will be within the criteria that can be handled. However, the province has instructed relevant agencies to monitor the situation and arrange enough staff and equipment. If there is a sudden overflow of the Mekong river bank, mudslides, or flash floods will be discharged from the duties of a director and help people in a timely manner ready to warn the public, do not be complacent Keep an eye on the situation closely this week. Until the Mekong water level decreases or stabilizes more.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency