Fishermen are struggling because the year is in a bigger drop than common this time of year.
Discussed: 20 Feb 2025 at 14: 16
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The water level at Lam Takhong reservoir has dropped sharply to just 22 % of its holding capacity, local authorities said on Thursday.
A long-underwater part of the ancient Mittraphap Road at Tha Ngoi community in tambon Nong Sarai of Pak Chong region has been exposed by the unexpected fall at Lam Takhong, one of four of the province’s four key pools. Native people have been bringing their cattle there to eat.
Local anglers have experienced severe harm because their strikes have decreased. Some people had to work up to earn money by digging for harsh shell.
Boonlai Orbkhongsung, a native man, said the water levels in the tank has kept dropping every evening, making fish more difficult than normal. Some fish have retreated to deeper water, making it necessary for sailors to travel farther than they did before. Perhaps then, their takes have been modest.
The reservoir’s water level is high during typical times, and fish can easily reappear in the hairy waters near the basin’s border, according to Mr. Boonlai.
Lam Takhong’s raw fish are in high demand, and the quality of the bass is typically great. Tilapia, or army minimal, can fetch up to 80 baht a kilogramme while terrible shells can be sold at 40 ringgit per kg.
Sukhon Temyodying, director of the Lam Takhong river valley operation and maintenance task, said the pond currently holds just 71.1 million square feet of waters, or 22.6 % of its ability. The amount of functional water is only 48.4 million square feet, or 16.6 %.
Ocean in the tank needs to be carefully managed in order to develop adequate supplies of tap water for citizens in five regions: Sikhiu, Sung Noen, Kham Thale But, Muang Nakhon Ratchasima and Chalerm Phrakiat, he said.
Mr. Sukhon assured that authorities would be able to maintain the water supply to provide enough tap water for consumption until April 30.
Nevertheless, he urged local residents to use the water wisely and save it as much as possible to assure maximum benefits until the tank starts to fill up and the rain season arrives.
Lam Takhong, one of four major pools in Nakhon Ratchasima, currently holds just 71.1 million square feet of water, or 22.6 % of its ability. ( Photo: Prasit Tangprasert )