The flood situation in the Northeast is still worrisome. Deputy Minister of Agriculture is preparing to propose a plan to change waterways. to divert water into the Mekong River Believe it is a good plan. Prevent flooding problems in the northeastern region.

at the multi-purpose meeting room Lam Pao water delivery and maintenance project, Kalasin Province. Today, Mr. Chaiya Phromma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Listen to reports on the amount of water in Lam Pao Dam. and the flood situation from the Deputy Governor of Kalasin, the Irrigation Director of Kalasin Province, and related agencies. The flooding problem in Kalasin Province was caused by heavy rain. From the beginning of September until now, covering the entire province. Makes the amount of accumulated water increase. Especially Lam Pao Dam which is still influenced by forest water flowing into the basin in Si That District, Udon Thani Province and forest water from the Phu Phan mountain range As a result, the Lam Pao Dam's water volume increased rapidly until it exceeded the storage level. From 15 Sept. 66, which starts from 1 million cubic meters per day. increased to 7 million cubic meters per day and climb steps Drained during the period when the water volume exceeds 100 percent storage level, averaging 15-25 million cubic meters per day. It is expected that there will be water flowing into the reservoir. continuously for another period of more than 120 million cubic meters, resulting in 10 districts being affected, separated into 2 situations: the flooding situation above the dam Agricultural areas are affected: 29,445 rai, fisheries - 95 rai, and 183 roads. As for the flooding situation behind the dam. People are affected in a total of 31 sub-districts, agriculture is affected 55,224 rai, fisheries 374 rai, and 64 roads.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives said the situation is still worrisome. and preparing to present a plan to change the waterway to divert water into the Mekong River to the Prime Minister Making a tunnel or building a complete irrigation system requires a large budget. But if we compare the damage each year It is believed to be a good plan to prevent flooding problems in the northeastern region.

As for Phitsanulok Province Due to the situation of the Wang Thong River overflowing its banks, the Governor of Phitsanulok ordered the mobilization of forces. block sandbags Along the Wang Thong River In order to prevent flooding in the economic area of Wang Thong District. It was found that water is now flowing into Bueng Phrao Temple, Village No. 3, Chainam Subdistrict, and people's homes. Because last night There was heavy rain in the area of Phitsanulok Province, causing a large amount of water to flow into the Wang Thong River. After this, you must go see the Monkey Cheek area. or fields receiving water How to pass the water out So that the water mass can drain out quickly.

While today, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister Deputy Director General of the Department of Highways Deputy Secretary-General of the National Water Resources Office Traveled to the area of Roi Et Province to monitor the flood situation. Chi River bank area Ban Kung Sa-at, Na Loeng Subdistrict, Selaphum District, is ready to provide relief bags to disaster victims. Mr. Songphon Jaikrim, Governor of Roi Et, has reported that 12 districts are affected by disaster, resulting in 23,758 people suffering, with Two people have died. 176 roads, 14 bridges, 3 semis, 12 weirs, 2 health promotion hospitals, 97 houses, 3 animal pens, as well as agricultural areas have been affected. Affected was 917 rai of rice fields and 130 rai of vegetables, totaling 91,858 rai of damaged area, along with the Deputy Prime Minister. Integrate relevant agencies To help the people of Roi Et, Mr. Somsak said that the government will quickly find ways to prevent flooding in order to solve the long-term problem.

Source: Thai News Agency