Prachuap Khiri Khan is no longer in drought crisis: Officials

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Prachuap Khiri Khan has emerged from its drought crisis, with sufficient aid having been given to all the impacted areas, officials reported.

 

Mr. Decha Rueang-On, the Director of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DPMO) of Prachuap Khiri Khan, announced on August 10 that the province had activated a drought disaster response and solution center as early as January 25. This initiative coordinated various government agencies to closely monitor the situation, gauge its impact on residents, and formulate appropriate assistance and support measures.

 

From March to August 2023, Prachuap Khiri Khan grappled with severe drought conditions, affecting seven districts including Pranburi, Mueang, Thap Sakae, Bang Saphan, Bang Saphan Noi, Sam Roi Yot, and Hua Hin.

 

In total, the drought impacted 30 sub-districts and 211 villages, translating to 20,467 households, 55,622 individuals, and nearly 17,000 acres of agricultural land. The estimated economic toll of this drought was 2,665,740.76 Baht.

 

By Online Reporter

 

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[Ombra]

I don't believe this. I live in Thap Sakae, one of the affected areas, and since December 6th, 2022, we have had heavy rain on only three days, and 20 minutes of drizzle on another dozen occasions. The level of the groundwater must have fallen considerably because our trees are not producing much fruit even though I water them carefully, and some trees are starting to die. I can't imagine how farmers or all the people who depend on their gardens for fruit and vegetables will get through the next hot season if their wells are running dry.

[KhunLA]

2 hours ago, Ombra said:

I don't believe this. I live in Thap Sakae, one of the affected areas, and since December 6th, 2022, we have had heavy rain on only three days, and 20 minutes of drizzle on another dozen occasions. The level of the groundwater must have fallen considerably because our trees are not producing much fruit even though I water them carefully, and some trees are starting to die. I can't imagine how farmers or all the people who depend on their gardens for fruit and vegetables will get through the next hot season if their wells are running dry.

I'm up the road from you, Ko Lak, Muang, and complete opposite.  

 

Read the news-blips of dangerously low reservoirs, along with La Nina season, pending drought coming, and nothing but rain since.  Along with, flooding advisories ????

 

Late start with rains, but since started, mixed drizzle, (like now), sometimes all day, along with heavy downpours, also sometimes all day.

 

Our rain storage tanks (14k liters) were overflowing, then down to a lower level, now full again, and been using since raining season started.  1/4 rai garden on dry days needing watering.

 

Only thing missing this raining season, is news-blip of Bang Saphan Hosp being flooded, as usually a annual event.  A good thing anyway.

[Ombra]

18 hours ago, KhunLA said:

I'm up the road from you, Ko Lak, Muang, and complete opposite.  

 

Read the news-blips of dangerously low reservoirs, along with La Nina season, pending drought coming, and nothing but rain since.  Along with, flooding advisories ????

 

Late start with rains, but since started, mixed drizzle, (like now), sometimes all day, along with heavy downpours, also sometimes all day.

 

Our rain storage tanks (14k liters) were overflowing, then down to a lower level, now full again, and been using since raining season started.  1/4 rai garden on dry days needing watering.

 

Only thing missing this raining season, is news-blip of Bang Saphan Hosp being flooded, as usually a annual event.  A good thing anyway.

It is good to know that there is enough water in some parts of the province.