The Minister of Agriculture ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to prepare for the situation of dry spells during the period. as well as planning a long-term water management plan to support the El Niño situation that will continue until February 2024. then use supplementary irrigation water Emphasize that the authorities closely monitor the water and rain situation. Prepared in every way to help and alleviate the suffering of the people.
Mr. Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said Ordered the Royal Irrigation Department to implement measures to deal with rain during the year 2023 as specified. as well as being prepared for El Niño conditions as expected by the Thai Meteorological Department It will begin in July 2023 and continue until February 2024.
Emphasizing the Royal Irrigation Department to monitor and monitor the water situation that will be affected by the intermittent rain. both consumption Preserve the ecosystem, agriculture and industry. Especially the risky area of water scarcity which was foreseeable in advance. by implementing a plan to protect and help the people in parallel with continually creating awareness among the public sector network
Mr. Praphit Chanma, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, said Emphasis was placed on irrigation projects across the country to closely monitor the water and rain situation according to the order of the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. to be ready to cope with the rainy season that will occur from mid-June Including the El Niño condition that will continue until February 2024, which has made the Meteorological Department predict that The amount of rain will be 5 percent less than the normal value. In addition, the Royal Irrigation Department has strictly followed the measures to deal with the rainy season in 2023 of the National Water Administration (NAW). to support flooding that may occur in some areas as well
for preparing for the rainy situation during that time Has given irrigation projects throughout the country to publicize to farmers to gradually cultivate according to the amount of rain in the area. mainly using rainwater Use supplemental irrigation water and control cultivation according to plan. Prepare to deliver water delicately according to the duty cycle of each area. in order to have enough water for use in every region Including requiring the pumping station with electricity to pump water strictly on duty. Prepare machinery, tools, water pumps and water trucks in the amount of 5,382 units to be ready to support and help people immediately. For example, in early June, we mobilized to help durian orchards in Phetchaburi province. Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon with less rain Until the durian production that is about to be cut off, the crisis has passed. It also asks for cooperation from all sectors to realize the economical and utmost benefits of water use. in order to have a reserve of water to be used as much as possible
Mr. Praphit emphasized that The Royal Irrigation Department attaches importance to water storage in both reservoirs and reservoirs. natural water source monkey cheeks and irrigation systems as much as possible It will manage the existing water costs for maximum efficiency. as well as making a long-term water management plan to ensure there is enough water to cover all activities.
Source: Thai News Agency