Bangkok, The Royal Irrigation Department held a Founding Day event, heading towards its 123rd year, emphasizing the management approach of "Steady Water, Sustainable Future" for the rainy season 2024. 32% of water has been allocated nationwide. During this period, there has been little scattered rain. Emphasis is placed on appropriate water delivery plans according to usage needs. Then, in mid-July, they rushed to stockpile them to reserve for use in the next dry season. Capt. Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Presiding over the opening ceremony celebrating the 122nd anniversary of the Royal Irrigation Department, heading towards the 123rd year, emphasizing the management approach of "stable water, sustainable future". Capt. Thammanat gave the policy to drive the Royal Irrigation Department towards its main goals in 3 areas as follows: 1 .Create water security (Water Security) focusing on developing water sources for royal initiative projects and special development zones. Continu ously accelerate the increase in irrigation area and amount of water costs. Increase the efficiency of irrigation projects Manage water to meet objectives. Develop models and guidelines for dealing with water disasters. Improve the process of preparing plans and budgets throughout the system. 2. Add value to service, strengthen participation. Create a water management network to cover irrigation areas. Develop irrigation projects Water delivery and maintenance projects To be a learning center Helps enhance a good image for water development and management. Human resource development Promote well-being and a good quality of life at work. Give importance to the environment Support driving the BCG Economy Model according to government policy. 3. Aiming for an intelligent organization (RID Intelligent Organization), managing and integrating database technology systems (Big Data), developing work processes into a Digital Platform system, developing research and innovation. To increase the efficiency of water mana gement Knowledge management (KM) increases the capabilities of personnel. Develop irrigation systems with technology (IoT) Mr. Chuchat Rakjit, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, revealed that the Royal Irrigation Department has been working hard to continue the irrigation work without stopping. According to the main mission under the Royal Irrigation Department's 20-year strategy (2018-2037), with the goal of increasing irrigation area to over 49.5 million rai, increasing the amount of water at cost by approximately 93,655 million cubic meters. Focus on increasing agricultural income to 3 times in 4 years, strengthening farmers with the principle of "Market brings additional innovation, increasing income" according to government policy. To be in line with the situation of climate change that directly and indirectly affects farmers. It focuses on using technology to help increase the potential for developing water resources and increasing the efficiency of water use. This is considered an im portant matter that must be expedited. To meet the needs of the people For the water situation in the 2nd week of June Large and medium sized reservoirs throughout the country There is a total water volume of approximately 38,530 million cubic meters, accounting for 50% of the reservoir's combined capacity, which is approximately 14,590 million cubic meters of usable water. Only in the Chao Phraya River Basin, there are 4 main dams: Bhumibol Dam, Sirikit Dam. Kwai Noi Bamrung Daen Dam and the Pasak Cholasit Dam have a total water volume of approximately 10,025 million cubic meters, 40% of the reservoir's capacity. Together, this is a usable water volume of approximately 3,329 million cubic meters starting from 1 May, allocated for water during the rainy season of 2018. 2024, the entire country has used more than 4,870 million cubic meters, accounting for 32% of the plan. In the Chao Phraya Basin alone, approximately 1,741 million cubic meters of water has been used, accounting for 35% of the plan. During th is period, the Meteorological Department expects that the distribution of rain will still be minimal. From mid-July onwards The amount of rain will increase and be better distributed. Therefore, it is emphasized that all irrigation projects allocate water according to their needs appropriately. Importantly, water must be stored as much as possible in order to reserve water for use in the next dry season. Source: Thai News Agency