08 March 2021 – 20:41
The Royal Irrigation Department tightly controls the water allocation plan Emphasizing water for consumption must not be lacking
The Royal Irrigation Department orders irrigation projects throughout the country. Manage water to be consistent with cost water Emphasize water consumption must be sufficient. Ready to plan for the floods Get your machines, tools and weeds ready and get ready before the rainy season. According to the policy of Dr. Chalermchai Si-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
Dr. Thaweesak Thanadechopol, Deputy Director General, Royal Irrigation Department Disclosed after the meeting of the sub-committee to monitor and analyze the water situation Together with the relevant agencies that currently (8 Mar 64) large and medium-sized reservoirs across the country The total amount of water is 40,726 million cubic meters, accounting for 54 percent of the total basin capacity. Total water consumption is approximately 16,797 million cubic meters. So far, the whole country has used 11,464 million cubic meters of water, accounting for 67 percent of the four major dams in the Chao Phraya River Basin. (Bhumibol Dam Sirikit Dam Khwae Noi Dam, Bamrung Dan And Pasak Cholasit Dam) has a total water volume of approximately 10,046 million cubic meters, or 40 percent of the total reservoir capacity. Approximately 3,350 million cubic meters of usable water, 3,352 million cubic meters of water has been used, accounting for 84 percent of the plan.
For the situation of salinity in the Chao Phraya River Latest at 7.00 (8 Mar. 64) at the Samlae Waterworks Station Salinity was measured at 0.40 g / l (surveillance criteria 0.25 g / l, standard for tap water production not more than 0.50 g / l) in the surveillance criteria. In this period of 10 – 13 Mar. 64, there will be a rising sea water situation again, the Royal Irrigation Department has adjusted the drainage from Rama 6 Dam from 5:00 pm today (8 Mar. ’64). ) From the rate of 50 cubic meters / second to the rate of 60 cubic meters / second until the date of March 12, 2021 at 6:00 AM, then it will be reduced to 40 cubic meters / second at the same time. Has increased the drainage from the Pa Sak Dam to 70 cubic meters / second from March 9, 64 at 6:00 AM to March 11, 64 at 6:00 AM to maintain water quality. To exceed the standard value of 0.50 grams per liter with close monitoring of the sea water situation.
However, the dry season remains approximately one month and a fraction. Before starting to enter the rainy season in May Has instructed all irrigation projects Manage water in accordance with the amount of water cost. And in accordance with the Cabinet Resolution 9 measures under the condition of water consumption must be sufficient. And to integrate with the provinces and local authorities Public relations to create awareness of the situation to the public thoroughly and continuously. Along with exploring the risk of water shortage risk In order to plan for mitigation and prevention of the urgent water shortage problem And for the long run
However, the forecast from the Meteorological Department. Found that this year the rainy season will come faster than last year Therefore, every irrigation project has been ordered to monitor and monitor the weather closely. And manage water to be in control and in accordance with the situation Including inspecting irrigation buildings to be ready for use at their full potential And the assignment of officers at risk areas In order to integrate with relevant agencies In alert citizens As well as preparing for machine tools and equipment to go to the area at risk In order to be able to help people immediately By emphasizing that all irrigation projects accelerate weeding Water obstructions and dredging of water bodies To complete as planned According to the order of Mr. Prapit Chan came, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department To prepare for rainwater during the upcoming rainy season
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