Phuket’s enduring issues of water shortages, flooding and inadequate wastewater management are set to be addressed by the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR). Surasri Kidtimonton, the secretary-general of ONWR, recently visited the province to track the progress of the water management plan and forest preservation initiatives around Kathu district’s natural water resources.

 

Although Phuket stands as a crucial province for tourism, it grapples with an annual water deficit of approximately 25.5 million cubic metres, primarily during the dry season. During the wet season, the island contends with flooding, resulting from overflowing canals. The lack of effective city planning has led to infrastructure that obstructs outflows and high tides, resulting in poor Phuket water management.

 

Surasri noted that the island’s increasing population and influx of tourists have propelled urban expansion, consequently reducing the area’s forest coverage. This, coupled with heavy rainfall, is contributing to topsoil erosion. The island’s communities and entertainment venues are also producing wastewater that exceeds the treatment capacity.

 

by Mitch Connor

Surasri Kidtimonton. Photo: Rick Bajornas, dam.media.un.org

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/onwr-addresses-phukets-water-shortages-flooding-and-wastewater-issues

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-09-06

 

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6 hours ago, webfact said:

Surasri noted that the island’s increasing population and influx of tourists have propelled urban expansion, consequently reducing the area’s forest coverage. This, coupled with heavy rainfall, is contributing to topsoil erosion. The island’s communities and entertainment venues are also producing wastewater that exceeds the treatment capacity.

Maybe they should redirect some of the millions the Russians are spending?

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Maybe they should redirect some of the millions the Russians are spending?

Thats why the action over the Water