Floods in South threaten pomelo plantations after 10-day downpour

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Floods in South threaten pomelo plantations after 10-day downpour
By THE NATION

 

 

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: -- SEVERE flooding in the South is threatening plantations of the country’s famous pomelo fruit that have been under water for more than 10 days.

 

Many Siamese Ruby pomelo trees at farms in Nakhon Si Thammarat have died. The citrus fruit earns the country as much as Bt1 billion in exports each year.

 

The flood situation was still severe in certain areas yesterday as the water level failed to recede due to a high sea tide and poor drainage. As a result, many pomelo farms in Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Pak Panang district – the only Siamese Ruby plantation area in Thailand – suffered major losses. 

 

Pak Panang Lang Irrigation and Maintenance Project director Kornnarom Wannakul said officials were trying their best to drain water out of pomelo farms by using big pumps to divert water to the Gulf of Thailand.

 

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[Stargeezr]

Wow  this flood is a lot like a flood I seen in Ayuthaya area  a few years ago. It is very

devastating to the people who are trying to make a living, as well as their personal lives

as their houses are affected as well.  I hope the rains stop soon and they are able

to recover from this flood.

Geezer