Nonthaburi,, The Minister of Agriculture orders the Royal Irrigation Department to implement measures to deal with the rainy season ’67, emphasizing the need to manage the water situation in accordance with both heavy rain and periodic rain as predicted by the Meteorological Department. As for solving the problem of the Chao Phraya River wall collapsing in the Bang Kruai area. Work will begin on a semi-permanent weir in 30 days to prevent water from flowing into riverside residences this rainy season.
Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said: Ordered Mr. Chuchat Rakjit, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, to carry out measures to deal with the 2024 rainy season, emphasizing water management to be consistent with both heavy rain and dry spells as predicted by the Meteorological Department. When entering the rainy season Both the amount and distribution of rain will increase. But from mid-June to mid-July the rain will stop. Then during August and September t
he rain will fall heavily. There may be 1 – 2 tropical cyclones moving into Thailand and during that time there will be a weak La Niña condition. Therefore, water must be managed appropriately to reduce impacts on people from both flooding and water shortages.
What is emphasized is Hurry to collect water because in the past summer. Extremely high temperatures cause water in both reservoirs and natural water sources to evaporate quickly and continuously. Water storage will help the water cost situation in 2024 be better than last year.
Captain Thammanat spoke about solving the problem of the collapse of the concrete wall protecting the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the Bang Kruai Subdistrict, Bang Kruai District, Nonthaburi Province. The Royal Irrigation Department will build a temporary weir today. The Royal Irrigation Department asks for assistance from nearby landowners in requesting the use of the land for the construction of a semi-permanent embankment, which is expected to It will be completed with
in 30 days to prevent water from flowing into homes in the sea water throughout this rainy season. along with requesting cooperation from boat users not to use concrete walls along the entire line for mooring boats. This is because it may cause damage to the structure of the concrete wall.
Ministry of Agriculture A committee will be set up to investigate the reasons for the collapse of the concrete wall. After that, a permanent wall will be built to protect the river bank.
The Royal Irrigation Department reports on the reservoir water situation. With a total water volume of 41,206 million cubic meters, accounting for 51% of the storage capacity. The usable water volume is 17,035 million cubic meters, accounting for 29% of the storage capacity. By planning to store water for capital water. Currently, there are 4 reservoirs that monitor low water levels. In the northern region, there is Sirikit Dam. The northeastern region is Chulabhorn Dam, the central region is Krasiao Dam. The western region is Srinakarin
Dam.
Source: Thai News Agency