snoop1130 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 The amount of water in Thailand’s major reservoirs is critically low, with only 13.789 billion cubic metres, out of a combined total of 37.323 billion cubic metres (19%), usable for consumption, agriculture and the protection of the ecological system, according to the National Water and Climate Data Centre. The situation in the west is of the utmost concern, as only 13% of the water currently in the reservoirs can be used, compared to 34% in the south, 30% in the east, 23% in the northeast, 20% in the north and 19% in the central region. In the country’s four main reservoirs, Bhumibol, Sirikit, Pasak Jolasid and Kwae Noi Bamrung Dan, only 4.551 billion cubic metres (18%) of the water that can be used, said the centre, adding that it remains to be seen how much the reservoirs will be replenished during the rainy season. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/water-levels-in-thailands-major-reservoirs-are-critically-low/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-14 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lucky Bones Posted June 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2023 Sadly, water management is not a priority here. I have lost count of the times I have traversed highway 340 between Bkk & Suphanburi with water lapping the soft shoulder. It's a "Not my Problam" issue.???????? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Can I assume we won't be flooded again this year then?? Nope, I'm not that brave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Time to fill up your Ongs and water butts. Forewarned is forearmed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted June 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2023 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The situation in the west is of the utmost concern, as only 13% of the water currently in the reservoirs can be used, compared to 34% in the south, 30% in the east, 23% in the northeast, 20% in the north and 19% in the central region. Water management, I sometimes wonder how these officials mange to wake up in the morning let alone manage something important. 2 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted June 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2023 Like most things here, it's better to take care of it yourself. Our lake is almost full already, this was taken on Tuesday. The government water is often of such poor quality that using it to water our trees/plants often causes them to wilt. It also gets switched off at random times meaning you can't set up any type of watering routine that depends on it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Maths not their strong point either, if the first sentence of the OP is anything to go by. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: Water management, I sometimes wonder how these officials mange to wake up in the morning let alone manage something important. Only yesterday, I witnessed the very large Water Tanker ( 10-15 K Liter ) belonging to the local Tesaban, spraying copious amounts of water all over the Road outside the Offices and the access road to it Have to manage the dust on the office staff cars first before the water 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Thank Chavalit Yongchaiyuth and his cronies; he was the one running around proclaiming "Green Isan" or "อีสานเขียว" some 35 years ago - the result of his endeavours of irrigation management are finally evident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 As we have only just started the rainy season, these numbers are presumably not a surprise as water reserves will have become depleted over the dry season from November-May. Or am I missing something ? Looking ahead, I see a dry July is forecast (El Nino) but assuming the ‘main’ rainy season of August-October is relatively normal, that should be manageable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, realfunster said: As we have only just started the rainy season, these numbers are presumably not a surprise as water reserves will have become depleted over the dry season from November-May. Or am I missing something ? Looking ahead, I see a dry July is forecast (El Nino) but assuming the ‘main’ rainy season of August-October is relatively normal, that should be manageable. Yep. More than likely. This story reads like most - sensationalized, exaggerated and fear promoting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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