Heavy rain overnight. Mekong water level increased by almost half a meter. But it can still support a lot more. Officials add water pumps to drain water from Nakhon Phanom city.
Reporters reported that in Nakhon Phanom Province there was still torrential rain falling continuously overnight. Some districts have a high average rainfall of approximately 80 millimetres, resulting in the Mekong water level. Increased in one day about 50 centimeters
The latest Mekong water level is at 6.70 meters, about 5 meters away from the critical point of overflowing the banks at 12 meters, but still able to support a lot more water. By Nakhon Phanom Municipality Also added a water pump. 6 large diesel engines to speed up the diversion of water from the city into the Mekong River, preventing the problem of water not being able to drain in time. Flooding of wetlands, roads, and economic and commercial areas. In the city of Nakhon Phanom
In addition, in the Nakhon Phanom irrigation section Still rushing to drain water from the Nam Oon River and the Songkhram River in the areas of Na Wa District, Sri Songkhram District, and Tha Uthen District in order to drain it into the Mekong River as much as possible. Due to the amount of water exceeding capacity As a result, agricultural areas and rice fields in low-lying areas are affected. The whole province, nearly 80,000 rai, is at risk of serious damage. If there is still continuous rain falling again throughout the week .
Source: Thai News Agency