Nakhon Ratchasima,, Korat is at risk of a drought crisis with 4 large dams having only 36% of water remaining. The governor orders 32 districts to expedite area surveys and assess the risk of water shortages for consumption. Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province Meeting of the Provincial Committee and heads of government agencies in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, district chiefs of all 32 districts, and representatives of relevant departments. at Premtinsulanonda Auditorium Nakhon Ratchasima City Hall To solve the drought situation and the water situation in the area Nakhon Ratchasima Irrigation Project officials reported the situation of water stored in 4 large reservoirs and 23 medium sized reservoirs in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Currently, there is a total water volume remaining of 488.52 million cubic meters, or 40.15%, and only 426.12 million cubic meters, or 36.92%, is usable water. Four large reservoirs include: 1. Lam Takhong Reservoir, Sikhio District, has a remaining wat er volume of 107.51 million cubic meters, or 34.19%, with usable water of 84.79 million cubic meters, or 29.06%, falling into the yellow criteria. "Crisis low water" 2. Lam Phra Phloeng Reservoir, Pak Thong Chai District, has more than half the reservoir's water remaining. Its volume is 82.89 million cubic meters, or 53.48%, usable water. 82.17 million cubic meters, or 53.26%, is in the blue "moderate water" criteria. 3. Munbon Reservoir, Khonburi District, has a remaining water volume of 57.67 million cubic meters, or 40.91%, usable water, 50.67 million cubic meters, or 37.82%, still in the green "low water" criteria. 4. Lam Chae Reservoir, Khon Buri District, has a remaining water volume of 102.40 million cubic meters, or 37.24%, and usable water is 95.40 million cubic meters, or 35.60%, still in the green "low water" criteria. It can be seen that Lam Takhong Reservoir is the main reservoir. Delivering water to support the people of Korat in up to 5 districts. Now there is less than 30% of water remaini ng, reaching a critical level. Mr. Chaiwat has ordered all districts to urgently survey the area and assess the risk of water shortages for consumption and use. To be used in the overall assessment of the water situation from the effects of the drought. will be prepared to deal with and carry out emergency response plans quickly and in time with the situation, along with emphasizing on strict water management in all irrigation areas. Use water for maximum efficiency Focusing on consumption Consumption comes first. and preserve the ecosystem Send it to the industrial and agricultural sectors, respectively. The public sector is asked to reserve water for household use as long as possible until the rainy season. Including using water economically and use it to maximum benefit. Source: Thai News Agency