4 September 2023 at 12:24 PUBLISHED
NAKHON PHANOM: As the Mekong river flows through this northern frontier state, its levels is rapidly dropping and is now only 6 meters deep, enabling the quicker release of flood water trapped in its tributaries.
The Mekong’s water levels on Monday night was 6 meters below the 12m splashing point. It is now receding by 20 to 30 centimeters per day from its earlier flood – higher.
The Nam Kam and Nam Bang torrents, which flow through the towns of Wang Yang, Na Kae, and That Phanom, are now emptying into the Mekong more quickly as the amount has decreased, draining water from 3, 000 ray of flooded corn areas. & nbsp,
According to the most recent estimates, just 300 ray of wheat fields in the Phanom district had sustained damage, according to an agriculture official. The affected farmers began receiving corn seeds from the municipal agriculture office, along with a maximum compensation of 1,340 baht per rai for flood damage.
About 80, 000 ray of rice fields were also submerged in the towns of Na Wa, Si Song Kham, and Tha Uthen, through which the Nam Oon and Song Khm streams flow into the Mekong valley. It was anticipated that waters would immediately be released into the main river if the rain held off. According to authorities, produce damage was not likely to be as severe as previously thought.
In Nakhon Phanom, sizable tracts of farm are also submerged. ( Pattanapong Sripiachai, photo )