The Royal Irrigation Department has ordered the Mun Chi River Basin to cope with Typhoon Noru, which will enter Thailand on September 28, with heavy to very heavy rains in the north-east, lower and upper central, and Bangkok and the its surrounding provinces.
The Royal Irrigation Department has ordered the Mun Chi River Basin to cope with Typhoon Noru, which will enter Thailand on September 28, with heavy to very heavy rains in the north-east, lower and upper central, and Bangkok and the its surrounding provinces.
Today (September 26, 65) at the Smart Water Operations Center (SWOC), Royal Irrigation Department, Samsen Road. Mr. Prapit Chanma, General Manager of the Royal Irrigation Department He chaired the meeting of the subcommittee on monitoring and analyzing the water situation through the videoconferencing system at the Irrigation Office 1-17 and related agencies such as the Meteorological Department. Water Resources Information Institute Department of Water Resources Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Bureau of Drainage (BKK), Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
with Dr. Thaweesak Thanadechopol, Deputy Director General of the Royal Irrigation Department and related people present at the meeting Monitor and analyze the water situation in reservoirs, water resources and major rivers to obtain information on water management accordingly and appropriately in each area.
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Mr. Prapit Chanma, General Manager of the Royal Irrigation Department revealed that from the forecast of the Meteorological Department about Typhoon “Noru (NORU)” is likely to move to Thailand during September 28, 65 and could cause the northeastern, middle and lower parts. with heavy to very heavy rain before moving to the regions of the lower north, center and east, including Bangkok and its surroundings
It will continue to be of interest until 30 September 65, to prepare for the growing rain situation. addressed irrigation projects in risk areas especially in the Chi-Mun river basin. and the Chao Phraya River Basin To closely monitor and monitor weather conditions by relevant agencies. and to monitor and control the amount of water in the tank to meet the specified criteria. Consider running out of water to cope with larger volumes of water. without affecting the rear area
Ready to follow the emergency plan If there is an emergency situation, you must be able to resolve it immediately. including preparation of machinery tools such as water pumps water pusher The risk points are sufficient and ready to be used to their full potential. to improve drainage efficiency as much as possible
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Importantly, bring 13 measures to address the 65 year rainy season as determined by the National Water Administration. as a guideline for preparation Ready to handle water to cover all sizes This matches the situation along with water storage to be used in the next dry season. as well as integrate with all agencies to prepare and provide assistance to people in order to mitigate as much as possible the impact on people According to the order of Dr. Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
side Dr. Thaweesak Thanadechopol, Deputy Director General of the Royal Irrigation Department he added that currently (26 September 65) large and medium-sized reservoirs across the country The total volume of water is 54,416 million cubic meters, equal to 72% of the basin’s capacity. It can still receive another 21,692 million cubic meters of water, only 4 main dams in the Chao Phraya River Basin (Bhumibol Dam Sirikit Khwae Noi Bamrung Dan Dam and Pa Sak Jolasid Dam) with a total water volume of 15.967 million cubic meters, or 64% of the tank capacity. it can receive another 8,904 million cubic meters of water
from Bhumibol Dam There is still water content in 51% of the reservoir capacity. Sirikit Dam The water content is 48 percent of the reservoir capacity. There is still room to receive water, however, the tank with 80 percent of the water storage capacity has been urged to closely monitor the water situation. with data from the Smart Water Operations Center We consider the possibility of adjusting the drainage accordingly.
Regarding the water situation in the Chi-Mun River Basin Currently, there is an upward trend until some levees overflow.The Royal Irrigation Department of the Royal Irrigation Office 6, 7 and 8 has integrated water management and water traffic management. along with lifting the drain port and installing the impeller pump along the Chi-Mun River to accelerate the drainage of the Chi and Mun rivers into the Mekong River as soon as possible To prepare for the amount of rain that will increase this week.
The irrigation department will closely monitor and monitor weather conditions. ready to handle the water accordingly Ready to help the affected area until the situation returns to normal. or until the end of the rainy season. People are advised to closely monitor the weather and water situation by government agencies. If assistance is required, inquiries can be made to local irrigation projects or call 1460, the Royal Irrigation Department hotline at any time.
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