El Niño is toxic. The lower Lam Chiang Krai Reservoir, Non Thai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province has dried up, with 29% of its capacity remaining. The agricultural area at the end of the reservoir, 21,000 rai, faces water shortage.
High-angle shot of the lower Lam Chiang Krai Reservoir, Tambon Banlang, Non Thai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The quantity has decreased dramatically. The latest is only 8 million cubic meters, representing 29% of the capacity of 27 million cubic meters. The level is very low compared to the previous year. The overall condition began to dry out. There is an earth shoal emerging over a wide area. especially around the edge of the basin Including the mouth of the door of the drainage building in front of the dam crest The water level is lower than the floodgate. Therefore, there is no water flowing through the building.
The lower Lam Chiang Krai Reservoir In September 2021, there was an overflow situation. causing the embankment line to collapse A huge mass of water spilled into the area at the end of the reservoir. Until the great flood crisis and the repair of the floodgates was completed last year. But came the situation of low water due to the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. very little rain So there is no water flowing to fill the basin. Causing agricultural areas at the end of the basin, 21,000 rai, to experience water shortage problems
Source: Thai News Agency