As Thailand grapples with the El Nino climate phenomenon, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) assures unwavering water supply for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Despite the present climate circumstances likely to persist from October to April of next yr, the RID is poised to mitigate the impacts with diligent water management.
Prapit Chanma, the director-general of the RID, assured yesterday that the authorities have been directed by the Bureau of Water Management and Hydrology and Irrigation Office 9 to implement a comprehensive water administration plan that guarantees sufficient water supplies for EEC-based industries amidst the El Nino weather prevalence.
El Nino brings alongside a drastic discount in common rainfall because the climate occasion intensifies. The Thai Meteorological Department recorded a significant 41% lower within the volume of accrued rainwater as in comparison with last yr, from January to mid-July.
Ensuring common water provide to the EEC in regions similar to Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, and Rayong hinges on a well-connected reservoir community. On May 30, a water provide boosting operation was initiated, concentrating on elevating water levels within the Pra Sae reservoir in Rayong, one of many vital water distribution hubs for the EEC to mitigate El Nino severity.
“ All-inclusive provide operation will carry on until the top of the yr, securing 250,000 cubic metres of water per day, or 7.5 million m³ per 30 days,” Prapit mentioned.
He additional elaborated on plans of diverting water from the Bang Pakong River and Khlong Phra-Ong Chao Chaiyanuchit to the Bang Phra Dam. The diversion aims to uphold the usual of water manufacturing regarding volume and high quality in Chon Buri, reported Bangkok Post.
Emphasising the RID’s dedication to stopping provide disruptions within the EEC, Prapit stated that the RID meticulously complies with standard guidelines. In case the saline ranges exceed a set limit, the water is deliberate to be diverted away.
He said…
“The community of important water sources for the EEC hail from the Pra Sae, Nong Pla Lai, Dok Krai and Khlong Yai reservoirs, together with dams in Chon Buri.”
The RID collaborates extensively with the Department of Industrial Works to control the usage of water, guaranteeing adequate supply across the EEC to effectively combat El Nino.
Prapit also shared the RID’s long-term measures.
“The institution of the Khlong Wang Tanod reservoir in Chanthaburi, the Khlong Nam Khiao reservoir in Rayong, and the Nong Kra Ting and Khlong Ka Pong reservoirs in Chachoengsao will be expedited.”