DDPM begins drought-relief campaign

BANGKOK, 18 February 2016 (NNT) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has carried out a survey of 11 provinces severely hit by drought in preparation for the introduction of emergency measures.

DDPM Director General Chatchai Promlert has disclosed that provinces needing urgent help included Chiang Mai, Uttaradit, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Phanom, Kanchanaburi and Phetchaburi. The DDPM has sent its officials to affected areas to assess remaining water supplies and estimate people’s needs. All the information will be used to offer solutions that suit individual zones.

Mr. Chatchai said the DDPM would focus its drought relief plans on rates of consumption and would seek the help of the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation, once the weather was conducive to cloud-seeding operations.

More wells will be dug and established ones will be repaired. More powerful water pumps will be installed at waterworks to improve the water production. Meanwhile, relevant agencies will jointly step up the water conservation campaign. Those facing water shortages can contact 1784 for help around the clock.


-- NNT 2016-02-18

I may be wrong but, how will more powerful pumps improve water production?

I can see how it would increase water flow, or send water greater distances, but just cannot see it improving production of water.

I may be wrong but, how will more powerful pumps improve water production?

I can see how it would increase water flow, or send water greater distances, but just cannot see it improving production of water.

To raise greater quantities of water from underground aquifers?

I may be wrong but, how will more powerful pumps improve water production?

I can see how it would increase water flow, or send water greater distances, but just cannot see it improving production of water.

To raise greater quantities of water from underground aquifers?

Didn't I say that in my comment? "Increase water flow"???

I am glad more wells will be dug but again this should have been done before the drought situation arose and money should have been spent on desalination plants in coastal areas .

I suggest the ddpm get its act together and stop dreaming the solution to the drought problem has always been the building of reverse osmosis plants and desalination plants together with the ground water wells and boreholes should provide sufficient water for the needs of the country.

Let loose the dogs of rainmaking - the Royal Artificial Rainmaking Division.

And bring on more monkey cheecks.