Irrigation officials told to be on flood alert as more rains expected to hit many areas

By Thai PBS

 

 

The Irrigation Department (RID) has ordered all its officials at irrigation dams and reservoirs to monitor water levels and water flow closely in preparation for flooding as heavy rains are expected to continue throughout the week.

 

The order was given by its deputy director-general Mr Thongplew Kongchan as the Meteorological Department forecasts more heavy rains a over a the next 24 hours.

 

He said all officials at irrigation dams and reservoirs have been told to be on alert for flooding.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/irrigation-officials-told-flood-alert-rains-expected-hit-many-areas/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-10-04

Bet those poor rice farmers about to get hit with new taxes for use of water will be out with all their bowls and buckets.

Been raining a lot the the last few days in Rayong with the occasional sunny breaks. Recorded five inches in my rain gage over two days.