Nakhon Ratchasima, Aug. 23 – Lam Ta Khong Dam is in crisis. The rain left during the dry season until the old Mittraphap Road, which was submerged under the dam, was clearly visible. Become a pasture - catch fish

High-angle images will see the water situation in Lam Ta Khong Dam. Nakhon Ratchasima Province crisis from drought for a long time Until causing the historic Mittraphap Road that was no longer used from the construction of the Lam Ta Khong Dam in 1972 and submerged in the dam. Appears to see a paved road, more than 7 kilometers long, people can drive around. became a pasture and catch the fish of the villagers

Mr. Amnat Wannamaso, head of water allocation and irrigation system adjustment, said Lam Ta Khong Dam has a capacity of 312 million cubic meters. but less rain over the dam causing the water in the dam to decrease every day The amount of water left is about 139 million cubic meters, or 42% of the capacity. Water management for efficiency will release 600,000 cubic meters of water in the dam per day for consumption, preserving the ecosystem, industry and cultivation of 120,000 rai compared to last year This year the amount of water in the dam is very low. definitely affect the propagation of aquatic animals in the dam But have to wait and see from now until October. How much rain will fall?-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency