The rainy situation in Khon Kaen Province is still worrisome. Ubonrat Dam and Nong Wai Weir Ready to release water to help farmers If there is additional rainfall After farmers along the Nam Phong River began pumping water into their agricultural areas
The news team went to the area to follow the situation of the rain that has stopped raining for a while, causing farmers in Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen Province to begin to be affected by having no water for farming. If there is no rain in 1-2 weeks, It may cause damage to all rice. Villagers implore relevant agencies to release water along the Nam Phong River. to relieve suffering
As for the water situation at Ubonrat Dam that is the source of water release Currently, there is approximately 868 million cubic meters of water stored, or 35% of capacity.
Mr. Pipat Kongsinthaveesuk, Director of Northeastern Hydroelectric Power Plant (Ubolratana Dam) provides information that drains water according to the Nong Wai Irrigation Drainage Plan at 800,000 cubic meters per day, which normally water flows into Ubolratana Dam during September-October. It’s a statistic every year. which saw that there was little water drainage, in line with the NIA’s forecast that there would be an El Niño heat and drought, with a policy to store water for consumption as a backup for next year’s use and want to publicize it so that farmers understand that Normally during this period rainwater must be used for agriculture. But because of the rain, If there is enough water flowing into the dam There will be a meeting with relevant agencies and further assistance.
Mr. Natthawat Thiravanichayangkul Water Delivery Project Director and maintenance of Nong Wai, providing information that currently receives water from Ubonrat Dam, 800,000 cubic meters per day. Current water is used to maintain the ecosystem and for consumption. which is not sent to agriculture This is in line with ONWR’s policy which has announced that farmers should use rainwater for agriculture. and has already announced a request for cooperation with farmers in the area If there is rain during this period Water will be released into the system immediately for use in agriculture.
However, Khon Kaen Province received rain only in some areas. Even though the Meteorological Department has announced that there will be a rainstorm this week. Farmers have suffered Both rice farming areas in Khon Kaen Province and fish cage farming in Kosum Phisai District, Maha Sarakham Province.
In this regard, Ubonrat Dam and Nong Wai Weir It is a water management agency for the people in Khon Kaen Province. and along the Nam Phong River for consumer use and farming The upstream location is at Ubonrat Dam, Ubonrat District, releasing water to Lam Nam Phong. There is a project to deliver water and maintain Nong Wai, Nam Phong District, responsible for water management. Currently, there is an irrigation area of over 260,020 rai covering Khon Kaen and Maha Sarakham provinces. Some of them as well.
Source: Thai News Agency