Korat Irrigation Warns of El Nino and Low Water Levels

Khaosod•Society•22d ago

Reader Briefing

The Nakhon Ratchasima Irrigation Project warns of potential impacts on farmers due to accumulated rainfall falling below average levels.

•Anuphong Suksomnit presided over the 8/2026 provincial committee and government head meeting on August 31, 2026.
•Sukon Temyotyying reported that accumulated rainfall is 467 millimeters, which is lower than the average criteria of 500-600 millimeters.
•Total water capacity across 29 dams and medium-sized reservoirs in Nakhon Ratchasima stands at 417.44 million cubic meters, or 34.10%.

•On August 31, 2026, Anuphong Suksomnit presided over the 8/2026 meeting of the provincial committee and government heads at the Nakhon Ratchasima City Hall.
•Sukon Temyotyying reported that accumulated rainfall since the start of the year is 467 millimeters, falling short of the 500-600 millimeter average.
•The four large dams—Lam Takhong, Lam Phra Phloeng, Lam Mun Bon, and Lam Chae—and 25 medium reservoirs have a total combined water volume of 417.44 million cubic meters.
•A dry spell occurred during June and July compared to the same period last year, resulting in very little water flowing into reservoirs.
•Sukon Temyotyying warned that if rainfall in August and September does not meet expectations, water conservation will be necessary.
•Low water levels in the Lam Phra Phloeng dam area in Pak Thong Chai District necessitate a water delivery rotation system to minimize impacts on in-season rice farming.
•Sukon Temyotyying stated the need to create understanding with farmers regarding the water delivery rotations in Pak Thong Chai District.

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Anuphong Suksomnit(อนุพงศ์ สุขสมนิตย์)

The Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima who presided over the provincial committee and government head meeting.

Sukon Temyotyying(สุคนธ์ เต็มยศยิ่ง)

The Director of the Nakhon Ratchasima Irrigation Project.

Nakhon Ratchasima Irrigation Project(โครงการชลประทานนครราชสีมา)

The agency responsible for reporting water situations in Nakhon Ratchasima dams.

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where the drought warnings and water management meetings occurred.

Lam Takhong Dam(เขื่อนลำตะคอง)ℹ️

A large dam located in Sikhiu District with 33% of its storage capacity.

Lam Phra Phloeng Dam(เขื่อนลำพระเพลิง)ℹ️

A large dam in Pak Thong Chai District with 28% of its storage capacity.

Lam Mun Bon Dam(เขื่อนลำมูลบน)

A large dam in Khon Buri District with 31% of its storage capacity.

Lam Chae Dam(เขื่อนลำแชะ)

A large dam in Khon Buri District with 35% of its storage capacity.

Sikhiu District(อ.สีคิ้ว)

The district where Lam Takhong Dam is located.

Pak Thong Chai District(อ.ปักธงชัย)ℹ️

The district where Lam Phra Phloeng Dam is located.

Khon Buri District(อ.ครบุรี)ℹ️

The district where Lam Mun Bon and Lam Chae dams are located.