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The swift ascent of water levels in the Yom River in Phichit has compelled the Phichit Irrigation Department to expedite the discharge of water from the Sam Ngam Dam. These proactive measures are designed to brace for the anticipated influx of water from the northern region.
In light of this development, residents have received counsel to relocate their possessions to elevated areas for safety.
The Director of the Phichit Irrigation Department, Aekachat Aimtanal, highlighted that the situation of the Yom River, which flows through the districts of Sam Ngam, Pho Prathap Chang, Bueng Na Rang, and Pho Thale, is continuously experiencing a swift rise in water levels. This is due to the continuous flow of water from the Sukhothai and Phitsanulok provinces in the northern region.
The flow rate is 286 cubic meters per second, an…
