House 9 Aug-Prime Minister concerned about the water situation in many areas All units ready Emphasize warning the public to be vigilant during 10-15 Aug.
Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. There is concern about the water situation in many areas. Emphasizes that officials and related agencies are prepared to deal with water situations. and notify the public to be thoroughly informed Especially in risky areas that may be affected by the amount of water. to reduce the loss of life and property
Ms. Ratchada said that the National Water Administration (Kon Chor.) has been monitoring the Mekong River water situation. It was found that the amount of heavy rain accumulated in the lower Mekong Basin. and the area of Bolikhamxai Lao People's Democratic Republic Causing the water level of the Mekong River to rise continuously In addition, the low pressure cell covers upper Vietnam and southern China. making Thailand, especially the northern and northeastern regions There is heavy to very heavy rain in the upper part. As a result, the water level in the lower Mekong River area There is a tendency to increase steadily during August 10-15, 2023, with the NEC predicting the trend of the water situation as follows
1.Chiang Saen Station Chiang Rai At present, the water level is 5.42 meters, 7.38 meters below the bank level, rising about 1.40 – 0.60 meters.
Chiang Khan Station, Loei Province. Currently, the water level is 12.26 meters, 3.74 meters below the bank level. The water level is expected to increase about 2.0. – 2.50 meters. The water level is expected to increase 2.50 – 3.50 meters.
Nong Khai Station, Nong Khai Province Currently, the water level is 8.35 meters, 5.05 meters below the bank level.
Nakhon Phanom Station, Nakhon Phanom Province Currently, the water level is 9.46 meters, 2.54 meters below the bank level, the water level is expected to increase by 2.5- - 3.5- meters and the water level is expected to overflow the bank during 11-15 August 2023.
Mukdahan Station Mukdahan Province At present, the water level is 8.98 meters, 3.52 meters below the bank level, the water level is expected to increase by 2.00 – 2.50 meters.
Khong Chiam Station Ubon Ratchathani Province At present, the water level is 10.60 meters, 3.50 meters below the bank level, the water level is expected to increase by 1.00 – 1.50 meters.
“The Prime Minister asked relevant agencies in the 8 provinces along the Mekong River to Prepare to deal with such situations. and charged Chiang Rai, Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani provinces Accelerate public relations on the water situation in the Mekong River. and alerting people to traffic and activities in the Mekong River area Including those who live in the area closely monitor the water situation And prepare to watch out for potential impacts from changes in water levels in the Mekong River,” Ms. Ratchada emphasized.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency