PUBLISHED: 28 Apr 2024 at 16: 10
As a result of severe drought and extreme heat, the primary water resources in this northeast province have experienced dramatic drops in water levels, causing visitors to worry about water shortages.
Lam Takhong, one of four main pools in Nakhon Ratchasima, was now holding 111.25 million square feet of water, or 35.38 % of its power, far below 204.63 million square feet, or 65.07 % in the same time last month, the municipal water job reported on Sunday.
Drought, less rainfall and prolonged heat caused waters in the tank to fast fall, said watering officials.
The pond products waters in five districts- Sikhiu, Sung Noen, Kham Thale But, Muang and Chalerm Prakiat- of this northern state.
The amount of usable waters at Lam Takhong then remained at 88.53 million square feet only, or 30.3 % of its capability. For the five districts ‘ tap water production and to preserve the river natural system, it had to release 259 000 square meters of water per day.
But this year, just 80.70 millimetres of water or about 8.23 % of annual snowfall filled the pond.  , Water in Lam Takhong was then considered small, said authorities.  , Water must be managed properly and used for greatest benefits.
In Nakhon Ratchasima, animals are raised close to Lam Takhong pond. ( Photo: Prasit Tangprasert )
Due to persistent persistent persistent steam for several weeks, the water levels in the Lam Mun river in Phimai area has also decreased significantly. At , Samrit town, the river dried up to the point that people could walk across the valley in some places.
Some villages in the Phimai region that rely on the Lam Mun river for tap water production and crop cultivation use it as their main source of water.
Visitors were concerned about potential water shortages as a result of the river’s disappearing water.
Siwasek , Sinthoram, commander of Phimai region, on Sunday inspected the water condition at Nong Laengthao pond in tambon App as it had about 30 % of its ability.  ,  ,
Authorities intended to convert the waters in this dam to rivers for the dry season. They argued that the district’s tap water supply may be enough for the area during the dry season if the water from this reservoir and other inland water sources from the Phimai Dam were present.
Lam Mun valley in Phimai city of Nakhon Ratchasima has even dried , away. ( Photo: Prasit Tangprasert )