Sakon Nakhon is one of eight provinces declared 'Drought Disaster Zones'

Drought in eight provinces, 31 more face water shortages Bangkok Post   Extended weather forecasts  are mere educated guesses, especially if you look at months into the future.  Unforeseen weather events can change the outcome instantly.  7 am That said, expect little drought relief from the weather until May. Most likely we will experience a few showers in April. From experience, there is at least some rain on one of the Songkran holidays. It will be interesting to keep an eye on the local lake. I have not heard that it ever went completely dry. Truth or Fiction  Maybe this is the year that we get to see the Buddhist statue claimed to be under water in the lake. There had been reports a few years ago of attempts to raise the statue, unfortunately the cranes available did not accomplish the task Mekong River water levels 3 February

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