RATCHABURI – The drought situation is persisting in many provinces with water levels at Ratchaburi’s Huay Mai Teng Reservoir now at concerning levels.
Ratchaburi is experiencing its driest conditions in 15 years. Drone surveillance of its main reservoir has found that only 2.8 million cubic meters of water, or 8 percent of its capacity is left. Water for agriculture has been completely suspended.
Similarly, Ubon Rat Dam in Khon Kaen only has 638 million cubic meters of water, or 20 percent of its capacity with only 2 percent available for general usage. The region’s waterworks authority has had to prepare reserves by drawing water from nearby areas to avoid having to use possibly contaminated dam water.
In Udon Thani, Water Resource Department authorities have stepped up the drilling of ground water wells to supply water to Ta Boh district of nearby Nong Khai province, which no longer has clean water for drinking and usage.
Emergency assistance is being considered for up to five districts of Chai Nat province.
