A FEW LOWER NORTHEASTERN provinces are being spared severe flooding which could otherwise wreak havoc without a water-holding dam during the weekend, officials said today (Oct.13).

 

Ubonrat dam in Khon Kaen is currently releasing no more than 15 million cubic metres of water daily onto Chi River running through the low-lying, agricultural and residential areas of Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothorn and Ubon Ratchathani at least for the time being. That compared to only six million cubic metres released daily from the major Esaan dam last week.

 

Nevertheless, the volume of rainwater from Ubonrat dam might probably increase daily if more excessive water started flowing from valleys and mountainous areas in Chaiyaphum down to Khon Kaen, the officials said.

 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

Heavily flooded areas of Chaiyaphum province Oct. 12, 2023. Photo: Thai Rath

 

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2023-10-14

 

- 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.

 

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

So there could be floods. Or not.