Extremely severe drought. Villagers and farmers in many areas are suffering. Requesting relevant agencies to quickly find a solution while Chaiyaphum gardeners shed tears. The durian tree is dead. In Buriram Province, residents of three villages in Sakae Phrong Subdistrict, Mueang District, had to take out money to buy water for consumption. After the artesian wells that were invested in drilling for their own use were affected by the drought. Until there was no water to drink and use, even though it was very close to Huai Chorakae Reservoir. But there was never tap water. Because the water in the basin It must be used to provide water to nourish the city of Buriram. The villagers then invested in drilling artesian wells for their own household use. In the rainy season, we collect rainwater for both consumption and use. But the problem is during the dry season. Groundwater will not flow. Must purchase water for consumption Villagers revealed that four years ago the village water supply pipe was laid. But ta p water has not been used until this day. Ready to appeal to relevant agencies Hurry to help I want to have a water supply like other villages. Gardeners shed tears Durian trees stand dead in Chaiyaphum Phai Province, severe drought coupled with a period of missed rain. As a result, farmers who grow ozone durian in Thep Sathit District are seriously affected. More than 200 durian trees that have been grown for over 8 years are now producing fruit. Almost all of the plants must stand and die. Some trees have a dry condition. Dried leaves fall, leaving only the branches. Some leaves are beginning to turn yellow. The top part dries up and dies. Produce that is due to be harvested and sold in a few months' time has fallen, begging government agencies to find ways to help. including making artificial rain to help farmers Extremely dry! Villagers have begun to compete for water for agriculture . As for Phakdee Chumphon District, Chaiyaphum Province, who has a career growing chili, cucumber, yardlong beans and o ther short-lived rotating crops. affected by drought Lack of water for agriculture Because the water sources along the streams are dry. There is no water to water the vegetables. Makes the plants that are grown dry out. Waiting for the tree to die from lack of water. Many farmers have had to move their previously used water pumps to areas where there is still water remaining. cause problems There was already a quarrel over water. Map Pradu Reservoir is dry and needs to be dug to collect water. As in Trat Province, Tha Kum Subdistrict Administrative Organization along with waterworks officials The Map Pradu Reservoir must be dug. To combine water available in all reservoirs to be used in water pumping plants. To solve immediate problems After the water pipeline of Irrigation Project No. 9 (Chonburi) that brought water from Saphan Hin Reservoir into this reservoir could not be brought. Because the water pipe broke along the way. and has been repaired but still cannot be used Resulting in water shortage and dr yness on the ground. Because of the rain As for water for agriculture, it is partially blocked. and use it to pump water into other reservoirs located in each village instead Mr. Surasee Kittimonthon, secretary-general of the National Water Resources Office (ONWR), revealed that the dry season will end at the end of April. As for the current overall reservoir water situation, the total water volume is 55% of the storage capacity at 44,209 million cubic meters. The usable water volume is 35% or 20,033 million cubic meters. Currently, there are 4 reservoirs to monitor low water levels, in the northern region is Sirikit Dam, the northeastern region is Chulabhorn Dam, the eastern region is Khlong Si Yat, and the central region is Krasiao Dam. As for medium-sized reservoirs that need to be monitored for low water levels, there are 85 locations. The amount of water in reservoirs nationwide this year is 2% less than last year, which is considered to be in good condition. Even though Thailand will have less rain t han normal due to the influence of El Niño conditions. But the relevant agencies have planned to store as much water as possible at the beginning of the dry season. To have enough water to use throughout the dry season. Including reserves for use at the beginning of the rainy season. Because there is a possibility of a period of rain, we ask for cooperation from farmers who have already harvested second rice. Still refrain from planting second rice field. The Secretary-General of ONWR also emphasized that this year's drought is not widespread. Currently, there are only 4 provinces announced as areas for emergency disaster assistance (drought) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation: Kanchanaburi, Chonburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Buriram. The most common problems are The shortage of water for consumption which The agency has rushed to provide full assistance. "Thammanat" ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to monitor agricultural areas at the end of the dry season . Capt. Thammanat Phr omphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Remind the Royal Irrigation Department to manage water at the end of the dry season as planned. The planting area must not be damaged. Ready to mobilize machinery and tools such as water pumps. Weed exterminators, water trucks, etc., stationed in all high-risk areas. In order to be ready to solve problems for citizens and farmers, the important thing is that water for consumption must be allocated adequately. At this time, orders have been given to the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation. Rainmaking operations were also carried out. Confident that agricultural production in the dry season will not decrease. Source: Thai News Agency

Extremely severe drought. Villagers and farmers in many areas are suffering. Requesting relevant agencies to quickly find a solution while Chaiyaphum gardeners shed tears. The durian tree is dead. In Buriram Province, residents of three villages in Sakae Phrong Subdistrict, Mueang District, had to take out money to buy water for consumption. After the artesian wells that were invested in drilling for their own use were affected by the drought. Until there was no water to drink and use, even though it was very close to Huai Chorakae Reservoir. But there was never tap water. Because the water in the basin It must be used to provide water to nourish the city of Buriram. The villagers then invested in drilling artesian wells for their own household use. In the rainy season, we collect rainwater for both consumption and use. But the problem is during the dry season. Groundwater will not flow. Must purchase water for consumption Villagers revealed that four years ago the village water supply pipe was laid. But ta p water has not been used until this day. Ready to appeal to relevant agencies Hurry to help I want to have a water supply like other villages. Gardeners shed tears Durian trees stand dead in Chaiyaphum Phai Province, severe drought coupled with a period of missed rain. As a result, farmers who grow ozone durian in Thep Sathit District are seriously affected. More than 200 durian trees that have been grown for over 8 years are now producing fruit. Almost all of the plants must stand and die. Some trees have a dry condition. Dried leaves fall, leaving only the branches. Some leaves are beginning to turn yellow. The top part dries up and dies. Produce that is due to be harvested and sold in a few months' time has fallen, begging government agencies to find ways to help. including making artificial rain to help farmers Extremely dry! Villagers have begun to compete for water for agriculture . As for Phakdee Chumphon District, Chaiyaphum Province, who has a career growing chili, cucumber, yardlong beans and o ther short-lived rotating crops. affected by drought Lack of water for agriculture Because the water sources along the streams are dry. There is no water to water the vegetables. Makes the plants that are grown dry out. Waiting for the tree to die from lack of water. Many farmers have had to move their previously used water pumps to areas where there is still water remaining. cause problems There was already a quarrel over water. Map Pradu Reservoir is dry and needs to be dug to collect water. As in Trat Province, Tha Kum Subdistrict Administrative Organization along with waterworks officials The Map Pradu Reservoir must be dug. To combine water available in all reservoirs to be used in water pumping plants. To solve immediate problems After the water pipeline of Irrigation Project No. 9 (Chonburi) that brought water from Saphan Hin Reservoir into this reservoir could not be brought. Because the water pipe broke along the way. and has been repaired but still cannot be used Resulting in water shortage and dr yness on the ground. Because of the rain As for water for agriculture, it is partially blocked. and use it to pump water into other reservoirs located in each village instead Mr. Surasee Kittimonthon, secretary-general of the National Water Resources Office (ONWR), revealed that the dry season will end at the end of April. As for the current overall reservoir water situation, the total water volume is 55% of the storage capacity at 44,209 million cubic meters. The usable water volume is 35% or 20,033 million cubic meters. Currently, there are 4 reservoirs to monitor low water levels, in the northern region is Sirikit Dam, the northeastern region is Chulabhorn Dam, the eastern region is Khlong Si Yat, and the central region is Krasiao Dam. As for medium-sized reservoirs that need to be monitored for low water levels, there are 85 locations. The amount of water in reservoirs nationwide this year is 2% less than last year, which is considered to be in good condition. Even though Thailand will have less rain t han normal due to the influence of El Niño conditions. But the relevant agencies have planned to store as much water as possible at the beginning of the dry season. To have enough water to use throughout the dry season. Including reserves for use at the beginning of the rainy season. Because there is a possibility of a period of rain, we ask for cooperation from farmers who have already harvested second rice. Still refrain from planting second rice field. The Secretary-General of ONWR also emphasized that this year's drought is not widespread. Currently, there are only 4 provinces announced as areas for emergency disaster assistance (drought) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation: Kanchanaburi, Chonburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Buriram. The most common problems are The shortage of water for consumption which The agency has rushed to provide full assistance. "Thammanat" ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to monitor agricultural areas at the end of the dry season . Capt. Thammanat Phr omphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Remind the Royal Irrigation Department to manage water at the end of the dry season as planned. The planting area must not be damaged. Ready to mobilize machinery and tools such as water pumps. Weed exterminators, water trucks, etc., stationed in all high-risk areas. In order to be ready to solve problems for citizens and farmers, the important thing is that water for consumption must be allocated adequately. At this time, orders have been given to the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation. Rainmaking operations were also carried out. Confident that agricultural production in the dry season will not decrease. Source: Thai News Agency