Drought is over in Thailand
but water is still in short supply
The Straits Times
A year or two ago, water was released from dams in anticipation of the rainy season. Due to lack of additional reservoirs, the water was 'sent out to sea."
That season or the next, less 'than normal' rain was experienced.
This year, to date, even less rain than last year.
More Water Reservoirs Needed to sustain a Nation, it's people, agriculture, industry and TOURISM
Three words which are being used more often these days on a variety of subjects. Keep in mind last year's headlines proclaimed worst in decades. The drought and the resulting water shortages in Thailand is going to get worse. Much of the drought is blamed on El Niño. Equal (or more) blame should go to deforestation. Let's not forget poor government management. Droughts and floods have plagued Thailand for ages. Much of the damage could be diminished by constructing more reservoirs and canals Locally the drought is a patchwork.   There seems to be no imminent danger of Sakon Nakhon city tap water being shut off. Nong Hahn water levels are low, but not yet dangerously. Thai meteorologists have assured the public that the rainy season will start late this year but will arrive in early August. |
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"... On a more positive note, the dry weather conditions have been ideal for the cultivation of lychees. ..."
"... Seafood prices up 20%, sales down to 15% ..."
Sakon ~ 14 districts declared drought Sawangdandin Newsday.
Some areas do not have enough water to cook food |
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