The announcement of recent floods in Phrey province prompts water management to be accelerated to protect Sukhothai city.
The announcement of recent floods in Phrey province prompts water management to be accelerated to protect Sukhothai city.
Today (26 Aug. 2024) Deputy Director General, State Irrigation Department, Mr.Vithaya Gawme, at the Smart Water Operations Center (SWOC), 99th Anniversary Building, ML Suchat Kambu, Samsen Road. . He chaired the meeting of the sub-committee to monitor and analyze water situation trends through video conferencing system for Irrigation Offices 1-17 and related agencies. Monitoring and analysis of water status in reservoirs, water sources and various major rivers, providing information for consistent and appropriate water management in each area.
At present (26 August 2024) large and medium reservoirs across the country have a water volume of approximately 46,418 million cubic meters (61% of the combined reservoir capacity) which can support more than 29,919 million cubic meters of water in 4 major dams alone. Bhumibol Dam, Sirikit Dam, Kwai Noi Phamrung Dan Dam and Basak Cholasit Dam) have a total water volume of approximately 13,244 million cubic meters (53% of the combined reservoir capacity) and hold a total of 11,627 million cubic meters of water.
Most of the major river basins have normal flow. As the water level is still high in Mae Yom Basin, we need to continue monitoring.
Flood situation in the upper north from the impact of the crossing monsoon trough. As a result, many provinces, such as Chiang Rai Province, have affected areas. Ing River Flooded Areas 7 districts including Phaya Mengrai District, Chiang San District, Thong District, Vieng Chai District, Ba Tat District, Khun Dan District and Mueang District have been flooded to filter water into Mekong River. . Drainage is still good.
In areas of Phayao and Phrae provinces, the level of water from the Yom River has gradually decreased. Due to this, the water level in the area stabilized and started to decrease. At the same time, as Sukhothai Province was flooded with water from upstream, the State Irrigation Department diverted water through the Hok Pat Canal flood gate. Before being stored in the Tung Bang Rakam Reservoir in Phitsanulok Province, more than 10% of the water or about 50 million cubic meters of water in the old Yom River has been reduced by the Naresuan Dam drainage upstream of the dam, which is diverted to the Nan River through various branch canals. Prepared to sustain the volume of water diverted from the Yom River.
Regarding the water level in the Chao Phraya river basin, the water has started to overflow from the upper part and flow down. As a result, the State Irrigation Department gradually increased water drainage through the Chao Phraya Dam. The amount of water in the upper part should match with the amount of rainfall in the area. The impact on the people living on both sides of the Chao Phraya River should be minimized as much as possible.
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rains in the upper north, upper northeast, central and eastern regions from the end of this month to the beginning of next month. Therefore, he advised to closely monitor weather conditions and water flow conditions for irrigation projects in the area. Ready to consider water depletion in reservoirs and tributaries. To prepare the increased water level. Danger point tools including making machines are ready to deal with the situation immediately. As well as coordinating with relevant agencies to continuously and comprehensively promote and inform the public about the water situation. To help minimize the impact on people as per government policy.