1,280 hectares of rice fields in Nakhon Ratchasima flooded and damaged

[webfact]

 

More than 1,280 hectares of rice fields in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima have been damaged after being under water for more than a week, and more rice farmland will be damaged if heavy rain continues.

 

The affected rice fields are scattered across 25 villages along the Mun River. They flooded after irrigation officials in Ubon Ratchathani opened five sluice gates, to discharge water through a dam into the Mun River, in preparation for heavy rain forecast from tomorrow (Monday) through Friday.

 

Troops from a barracks in Ubon Ratchathani province have set up a hotline service for villagers living along the Mun River, so they can seek help in case of flooding.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/1280-hectares-of-rice-fields-in-nakhon-ratchasima-flooded-and-damaged/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-05

 

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[Gecko123]

I can only imagine how back-breaking and exhausting harvesting rice in waist deep water must be.

[RichardColeman]

Proof if ever that words about flood prevention mean diddly against actual flooding !

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

More than 1,280 hectares of rice fields in Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima have been damaged after being under water for more than a week, and more rice farmland will be damaged if heavy rain continues.

Maybe consider fish farming or Lillies?

[Lopchan]

Sad comment when this is people's livelihoods you're referring too.
Goes in line with most of your other negative comments about Thailand...

[Stargeezr]

Just wondering if Bangkok is getting more floods with the rains up river of the Chao Phraya?

Has any of the Khlongs been dredged?