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Kanchanaburi Governor monitors dam water levels and flood prep

Kanchanaburi Governor monitors dam water levels and flood prep

MGR Online•Society•35m ago

Reader Briefing

The Governor of Kanchanaburi inspected water discharge from Srinagarind Dam through Tha Thung Na Dam into the Kwai Yai River to prepare for potential flooding.

  • •Governor Waristha Sanguansermsri inspected Nong Bua Pier in Mueang Kanchanaburi District on October 17.
  • •Authorities are monitoring water discharge from Srinagarind Dam via Tha Thung Na Dam into the Kwai Yai River.
  • •Nong Bua Subdistrict Municipality has prepared three shelters and 24-hour parking for affected residents.

Overview

  • •On October 17, Governor Waristha Sanguansermsri visited Nong Bua Pier in Mueang Kanchanaburi District.
  • •Governor Waristha Sanguansermsri monitored the water discharge from Srinagarind Dam through Tha Thung Na Dam into the Kwai Yai River.
  • •Governor Waristha Sanguansermsri coordinated with ONWR, EGAT, and Nong Bua Subdistrict Municipality to assess the water situation.
  • •Mayor Preeda Thongbai reported the local water situation and the readiness plan to mitigate impacts from water discharge.
  • •Governor Waristha Sanguansermsri instructed local agencies to closely monitor the situation for potential overflow into homes and communities.
  • •Nong Bua Subdistrict Municipality has prepared three shelters: the Nong Bua Subdistrict Municipality Child Development Center, Por Piang 1 Building, and Por Piang 2 Building.
  • •Nong Bua Subdistrict Municipality provides 24-hour parking and assistance via telephone numbers 034-672-372 and 086-767-1678.
  • •Kanchanaburi Province and relevant agencies will continue to monitor water levels to implement prevention and relief measures.

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Key Entities

Person

Waristha Sanguansermsri(วริษฐา สงวนเสริมศรี)
Governor of Kanchanaburi Province.
Paitoon Kengkarnchang(ไพฑูรย์ เก่งการช่าง)
Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the National Water Resources.
Wuttipong Supakwanich(วุฒิพงษ์ สุภัควนิช)
Deputy Governor of Kanchanaburi Province.
Saridchai Phongsaisophon(สฤษฎิ์ชัย ผ่องใสโสภณ)
Director of Srinagarind Dam.
Preeda Thongbai(ปรีดา ทองใบ)
Mayor of Nong Bua Subdistrict Municipality.

Organization

ONWR(สทนช.)
The Office of the National Water Resources.
EGAT(กฟผ.)ℹ️
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.
Nong Bua Subdistrict Municipality(เทศบาลตำบลหนองบัว)ℹ️
The local government organization preparing flood shelters and assistance in Nong Bua.

Place

Srinagarind Dam(เขื่อนศรีนครินทร์)ℹ️
The dam from which water is being discharged through Tha Thung Na Dam.
Tha Thung Na Dam(เขื่อนท่าทุ่งนา)ℹ️
The dam through which water from Srinagarind Dam flows into the Kwai Yai River.
Kwai Yai River(แม่น้ำแควใหญ่)
The river receiving water discharge from Tha Thung Na Dam.
Nong Bua Pier(ท่าน้ำหนองบัว)
The location visited by the Governor to monitor the water situation.
Mueang Kanchanaburi District(อ.เมืองกาญจนบุรี)ℹ️
The district where Nong Bua Pier is located.
Kanchanaburi(กาญจนบุรี)ℹ️
The province where the water monitoring and flood preparation are taking place.
Nong Bua Subdistrict Municipality Child Development Center Building(อาคารศูนย์พัฒนาเด็กเล็กเทศบาลตำบลหนองบัว)
One of the three designated shelters for flood-affected residents.
Por Piang 1 Building(อาคารพอเพียง 1)
One of the three designated shelters for flood-affected residents.
Por Piang 2 Building(อาคารพอเพียง 2)
One of the three designated shelters for flood-affected residents.