GISTDA: Good rainfall likely at the end of the month

BANGKOK, 15 July 2015, (NNT) - The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) has indicated that more rainfall is likely to occur at the end of the month, which would greatly help the agricultural sector.

GISTDA Director Dr Anon Sanitwong na Ayutthaya told the media that from now to the end of July scattered thundershowers will be more common in several areas, however the amount of rainwater would not be enough to replenish dams. He said the period bringing enough water to fill dams would likely start in the middle of August, when the monsoon season begins in China. The director expects at least 3.5 billion cubic meters of rainwater will be stored during the period in the Kingdom's four major dams.

El Nino is expected to intensify again in November, which may result in a premature end to the rainy season. Such a development would negatively affect the agricultural sector. The phenomenon would likely continue from November right up to next year's drought season. Director Anon strongly recommended rice farmers refrain from off-season farming, due to the risk outlined.

People in drought affected areas are advised to store water, for consumption over both the short and long term.


-- NNT 2015-07-15

Newsworthy? Despite the fancy title of his organization, this guy doesn't seem to be telling us anything more than the average armchair weather watcher already knows.

Love the sound, of there own voices!

Farms all dry in Chiang Rai... I worry about the rice now not strong

"GISTDA: Good rainfall likely at the end of the month"

Yep, if there is a drought, let there be floods, problem solved,.... or maybe not,....???

'Director Anon strongly recommended rice farmers refrain from off-season farming ...' Well, we all know what the outcome of the 'recommendation' will be.

And the test at lords tomorrow is supposed to be.....clear, cloudy, rainy, hail?