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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

RID to fill reservoir to offset El Nino effect

The Prasae Reservoir in Rayong. (Photo: Royal Irrigation Department’s Regional Irrigation Office 9)

RAYONG: The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) is planning to fill the Prasae Reservoir with water to anticipate a possible worsening dry spell in the Eastern region this month.

According to the department, the drought situation in the region has not improved. Therefore, RID director-general Praphit Chanma held a discussion at the reservoir with regional Royal Irrigation Offices on how to approach the problem.

Mr Prait said the El Nino weather phenomenon could mean a dry spell from the middle of this month to mid-July, which could lead to water shortages and a worsening drought situation.

Before the meeting, regional irrigation…

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