Heavy rainfall fills Phimai Dam to capacity, floodgates opened for irrigation

Relentless downpours in Nakhon Ratchasima have caused the water levels upstream of the Phimai Dam to surge dramatically. In response to this watery predicament, the authorities overseeing the Phimai Dam have taken proactive measures. They’ve opened two floodgates, strategically directing the excess water into local irrigation canals.

This vital intervention has brought much-needed relief to farmers in the Tha Luang, Chivan, Dong Yai, and Krachon regions, ensuring a continued supply of water for their crucial agricultural pursuits.

The torrential rains had pushed the Phimai Dam perilously close to its capacity, prompting swift action by the Water Distribution Project Centre and the dedicated officers from the Samrit Tung Field Maintenance team stationed at the Phimai Dam.

Their decision to open two floodgates at the primary canal’s mouth has effectively…