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The drought has arrived! The Mun River in Korat is dry.

Nakhon Ratchasima, 8 March - The Mun River in Korat is completely dry. The Ban Kham Tai irrigation weir in Phimai District has almost no water passing through. An earthen shoal formed in the middle of the river. Affects the raw water source used to produce village water supply. There is dust in the northern region. But Isaan is facing drought. As in Korat, the condition of the Mun River, the main river, nourishes many districts. The amount of water is dry. Especially around the Ban Kham Tai irrigation weir, Dong Yai Subdistrict, Phimai District, there is hardly any water flowing through. An earthen shoal formed in the middle of the river. It occupies a wide area. Villagers were unable to pump water for use. Affecting the raw water source used to produce village water supply. Lack of water for consumption Including the off-season agricultural area along the irrigation canal. Completely lacking water The main reason for the rapid decrease in the amount of Lam Mun water is Besides because there was no rain. V illagers also pump water for use in agriculture, growing off-season rice. Although Phimai District and Irrigation Province Announcement requesting cooperation Refrain from using water for agriculture during the dry season. But there are still farmers who violate it. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency