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9 Aug. 2023 10:16 a.m.
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Nakhon Phanom, Mekong River Crisis, only 1 meter from the overflow point, the bank rises almost 1 meter in one day, supporting the main branch rivers, Nam Kam, Bang River, Nam Oon River, and Songkhram River, unable to drain, flooding more than 5,000 rai of rice fields. Evacuate pets to higher ground, watch out for the mass of water from China affecting the Mekong River overflowing the banks.
On August 9, 2023 in Nakhon Phanom, the Mekong water level began to be critical. Although the amount of rain is less But there is also a mass of water from China that flows to join together with the main tributaries. also drains into the Mekong River Recently, the Mekong River has increased continuously at about 10.50 meters, which is considered a critical point. It is only about 1 meter from the overflowing point, which is at the level of 12 meters. Increased the level in one day, almost 1 meter, resulting in the main tributaries consisting of the Nam Kam, Lam Nam Bang, Lam Un, and Lam Songkhram. Can’t drain into the Mekong river in time Well, flooding agricultural areas, rice fields in risky areas, totaling more than 5,000 rai, the heaviest is the Un River. Which supports water from the area of Sakon Nakhon Province, flowing through Na Wa District, Si Songkhram District before draining into the Mekong River at the mouth of Chai Buri Subdistrict, Tha Uthen District, Nakhon Phanom Province
Recently, Lam Nam Un The volume exceeds its capacity by more than 30 percent and cannot flow into the Mekong River. Causing overflowing, flooding more than 3,000 rai of lowland areas, is expected to expand more affected areas Because the Mekong water level continues to increase.
However, Nakhon Phanom Province Coordinated with the Royal Irrigation Office 7, Nakhon Phanom, to inspect and assess the situation day by day. Ready to open the floodgates in the irrigation system at every point 100 percent to drain the tributaries into the Mekong River as much as possible. As for the Un River area, Na Wa District, Si Songkhram District, where there is a problem of excess capacity notified the public In risky areas, be vigilant and prepared. keep things up high and migrate livestock to higher ground Including being prepared for staff to take care and help 24 hours a day if there is a flash flood in the area.
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2023-08-09 03:16:00
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