Minister Thammanat reports on the water situation to the Prime Minister. By instructing them to prepare for the northern waters that will flow into the Chao Phraya River Basin. Recently, the Royal Irrigation Department divided water north of Bangkok. Out of Bang Pakong River Protect important economic areas Confidence in the Royal Irrigation Department's ability to manage water.
Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said: Has reported the water situation to Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, who has now instructed the Royal Irrigation Department to prepare for the northern water that will flow into the Chao Phraya River Basin.
It has been reported that The amount of water from the upper areas that flows into the Chao Phraya River is still high. As a result, the water level of the Chao Phraya River is likely to increase. The Royal Irrigation Department therefore needs to increase water drainage to be consistent with the amount of water coming from the upper areas. At the same time, we emphasize planning water management to protect Bangkok. and the surrounding area which is an important economic area
Recently, the Royal Irrigation Department sent a letter to provincial governors in the Chao Phraya River Basin to warn people along the river downstream of the Chao Phraya Dam. Watch out for the water level that may increase another 20-60 centimeters due to the past week. Heavy rain has accumulated in the northern region from the monsoon trough that crosses Thailand. As a result, the water level in the main river increased before flowing into the Chao Phraya River in Nakhon Sawan Province.
From the forecast of the Meteorological Department During this period there is still heavy and very heavy rain in some places. This may cause water to overflow the banks in low-lying areas along the waterways in the Wang River, Yom River, and Chao Phraya River. At Station C.2, Mueang District, Nakhon Sawan Province It is expected that there will be approximately 1,500-1,900 cubic meters of water flowing through per second. (cubic meters per second) which this amount of water will flow down to join water coming from the Sakae Krang River, approximately 100 cubic meters per second. before flowing into the area above the Chao Phraya Dam at a rate of approximately 1,600-2,000 cubic meters per second.
The Royal Irrigation Department will receive part of the water into the irrigation system on both sides of the Chao Phraya River at full capacity. The remaining amount of water will be controlled to flow through the Chao Phraya Dam at a rate between 1,400-1,500 cubic meters per second. will result in the area behind the dam The water level has increased from the present by approximately 20-60 centimeters, including low-lying areas outside the water barrier around Khlong Pong Phaeng. Ang Thong Province, Khlong Bang Ban, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province and Hua Wiang Subdistrict, Sena District, Lat Chit Subdistrict, Tha Din Daeng Subdistrict, Phak Hai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province (Maenam Noi) may affect some riverside community areas.
For the current Chao Phraya Basin water situation (Oct. 5, 2023), at Water Metering Station C.2, Mueang District, Nakhon Sawan Province, there is a water flow of 1,669 cubic meters per second, while the Chao Phraya Dam has a water flow of 1,479 cubic meters. .meters per second Increased from yesterday which was 1,449 cubic meters per second. If the amount of water in the North increases and it will affect the amount of water flowing through the Chao Phraya Dam by more than 1,500 cubic meter per second The Royal Irrigation Department will publicize and notify you in the future.
For protecting the Bangkok area and the surrounding area which is an important economic area The Royal Irrigation Department speeds up water diversion north of Bangkok. Out of Bang Pakong River By the rain that has been falling continuously during this period. As a result, the water volume in the Chao Phraya River and its tributaries that are connecting points to Bangkok has increased. In addition, the Meteorological Department predicted that There will be more rain at the end of this week.
The Royal Irrigation Department has been closely monitoring and monitoring the water situation. Ready to plan water diversion from the upper area. and draining water from additional rain falling in Bangkok and surrounding areas. By the east side The water will be drained through pumping stations located along various canals, including the pumping station in the middle of the Lower Hok Wa Canal. Nong Chok Pumping Station and Prawet Pumping Station and Tha Tuan Pumping Station which has installed additional hydroflow pumps Continuously expedite drainage of water into the Bang Pakong River.
However, some water from the upper area will flow through Phra Ong Chaiyanuchit Canal. before draining into the Gulf of Thailand respectively As for the west side Used the Rangsit Prayurasak canal. in draining water into the Chao Phraya River Passing through the semi-permanent security guard at the mouth of Klong Rangsit. To reduce the amount of water that will flow into Bangkok. and support the additional amount of water from the rain that will fall. Help prevent flooding in Bangkok and surrounding areas. Relieve damage to major economic areas of the country according to the orders of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
Source: Thai News Agency