BANGKOK, Dec 16 (TNA) — The Royal Irrigation Office 6 has warned of low reserved water at major dams in the central part of the Northeast and it will be sufficient only for consumption.
Saksiri Yusuk, director of the irrigation office, said low reserved water was at the Ubon Ratana dam in Khon Kaen province and the Chulabhorn dam in Chaiyaphum province. There was enough water for only consumption and ecosystem conservation.
He also said reserved water at the Lam Pao dam in Kalasin province was at its normal level and the dam could support all activities through to the next rainy season.
The Royal Irrigation Office 6 deployed about 80 pumps to supply water for agriculture and consumption in five provinces namely Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin and Roi Et. The support was helpful and local farmers already harvested their main-crop rice, Mr Saksiri said.
Mr Saksiri urged people to minimize their water consumption regarding the low water supply. (TNA)
