Tropical storm “Zulik” caused heavy rain in Nakhon Phanom Province. The authorities had to speed up the pumping of water into the Mekong River.
Last night (19 September) At about 21.00 hrs, the reporter reported that in Nakhon Phanom Province, has already begun to be affected by the effects of Tropical Storm Zulik. Heavy rain began to fall, and the Nakhon Phanom Municipality was prepared to operate a large water pump. In a total of more than 7 risk points, automatic pumps have been installed. However, during this period, the Mekong water level is high at 11.70 meters, 30 centimeters away from the overflow monitoring point, causing the water mass in the area, including tributaries, to flow slowly into the Mekong River. Moreover, if there is continuous rain, large pumps must be operated 24 hours a day to speed up the discharge of water into the Mekong River as soon as possible. Prevent water from flooding the city and economic and commercial community areas.
As for the problem of Mekong overflowing and flood
ing in Nakhon Phanom city, including 4 border districts, there are Ban Pang District. Tha Uten Mueang Nakhon Phanom and That Phanom are still unlikely because the level of the dam is high. It can support up to 15 meters of Mekong water, but only low-lying areas will be affected. The worst-affected area is Si Songkhram District. Because it is a water gathering point, the main branches of the Un River and the Songkram River flow together before flowing into the Mekong River at Tha Uten District. The water began to overflow more than 50,000 rai of agricultural land, and there were still some houses of villagers such as Tha Bo Songkram District. Si Songkhram It is starting to be affected because the area is a basin, but this point is a repetitive flood area, and the villagers will be prepared to deal with it.
Source: Thai News Agency