Strict control over water allocation Because of this drought water costs are less than last year.

Bangkok: March 8 - Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department revealed. Strictly control water management in the dry season Compared to 2023 at the same time. This year, the amount of water cost is less than 2,600 million cubic meters. There are 2 reservoirs with water less than 30 percent. During this time, there is a high sea level, so the water drainage plan has been adjusted to control the salinity in the main rivers so as not to to affect water production and agriculture Mr. Chuchat Rakchit, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, said that He has ordered irrigation projects throughout the country to strictly manage water in the dry season as planned in order to have enough water for use in all sectors. As well as having water reserved for use at the beginning of the rainy season. From close monitoring, it was found that Able to deliver water according to plan For the latest water situation (information as of March 7, 2024), the amount of water stored throughout the country (Total 470 large and medium reservoirs) 49,819 million cubic meters, accounting for 65% of total capacity, compared to 52,461 million cubic meters in 2023 at the same time, this year less than 2,642 million cubic meters. . As for the amount of water used, there is 25,878 million cubic meters, accounting for 49% of the total capacity in 2023, 28,514 million cubic meters. This year is less than 2,636 million cubic meters. large reservoir information There is a total water volume of 46,516 million cubic meters, accounting for 66% of the total capacity, with usable water of 22,978 million cubic meters, accounting for 48% of the total capacity. There are two large reservoirs with a water volume of more than 80%: Mae Ngat Sombun Chon and Bang Lang. Reservoirs have more than 50% of the water volume. There are 19 locations: Bhumibol, Kwae Noi Bamrung Daen. Mae Kuang Udomtara, Kiew Lom, Kiew Kho Ma, Huai Luang, Nam Oon, Nam Pung, Ubonrat, Lam Pao, Lam Phra Phloeng, Lam Nang Rong, Sirindhorn, Srinakarin, Vajiralongkorn, N ong Pla Lai, Prasae, Naruebodinchinda and Ratchaprapa. There are 12 large reservoirs with a water content between 31 - 50%: Sirikit, Mae Mok, Chalaporn, Lam Takhong, Mun Bon, Lam Sae, Pa Sak Cholasit, Thap Salao, Khun Dan Prakan Chon, Bang Phra, Kaeng Krachan and Pran Buri. There are 2 reservoirs with water volume less than or equal to 30%: Krasiao and Khlong Si Yat. Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department discussed the situation of the four main dams in the Chao Phraya River Basin. (Information dated March 8, 2024) The total amount of water in the 4 basins is 13,732 million cubic meters, accounting for 55% of the total capacity. In 2023 there was 16,189 million cubic meters, this year less than 2,457 million cubic meters. The usable water volume is 7,036 million cubic meters, accounting for 39% of the total capacity, with 9,493 million cubic meters in 2023. This year is less than 2,457 million cubic meters. It also ordered irrigation projects across the country to survey areas where off-seaso n rice harvesting has been completed in order to reduce the delivery of water to the irrigation system. Ready to ask for cooperation from farmers not to do second time farming. According to the orders of Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, to ensure sufficient water for use in all sectors throughout the dry season. as well as reserve water for use at the beginning of the rainy season. If the rain comes late or the rain stops for a period of time Recently, the Royal Irrigation Department adjusted the water drainage plan from the Chao Phraya Dam and Rama VI Dam to control the salinity in the main rivers, namely Chao Phraya River Bang Pakong River, Tha Chin River and Mae Klong River During the high sea level between 7-13 March 2024, according to measures to control the salinity value in accordance with the rhythm of the sea level rise and fall in each period so as not to affect water production and agriculture. Taking into account saving water from the upper area as well. So urce: Thai News Agency