Mekong River levels drop sharply despite heavy rain in Nakhon Phanom

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

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The Mekong River level in Nakhon Phanom province dropped sharply over three days despite heavy rainfall covering 80% of the area.

•The Mekong River level decreased continuously for three days from September 13 to September 15.
•Heavy rain affected 80% of the Nakhon Phanom area, with the highest rainfall recorded in Pla Pak district.
•Meteorological reports predict continued rain in upper Northeast Thailand until September 18-19.
•Rapid river level drops pose risks to riverbanks, fish cages, and water transport.

•The Mekong River level in Nakhon Phanom province showed critical fluctuation with a continuous decline over three days.
•On September 15, rainfall covered 80% of the area, with Pla Pak district recording a maximum of 42.0 mm and Sri Songkhram district recording a minimum of 10.5 mm.
•The Mekong River level dropped from 9.02 meters on September 13, to 8.77 meters on September 14, and further to 8.15 meters on September 15.
•Meteorological reports attribute the continued rain in upper Northeast Thailand to a monsoon trough passing through the region.
•Rainfall in Nakhon Phanom is expected to continue until September 18-19 before decreasing.
•Residents are warned of potential flooding, flash floods, and landslides in hilly areas due to accumulated rain.
•The rapid drop of the Mekong River by over 60 cm in one day may cause riverbank erosion and affect fish cages and water navigation.

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Nakhon Phanom(นครพนม)ℹ️

A province where the Mekong River level has fluctuated and heavy rain has occurred.

Mekong River(แม่น้ำโขง)ℹ️

A river whose water levels decreased abnormally over three days in Nakhon Phanom province.

Pla Pak District(อำเภอปลาปาก)ℹ️

The area in Nakhon Phanom that recorded the highest rainfall of 42.0 mm.

Sri Songkhram District(อำเภอศรีสงคราม)

The area in Nakhon Phanom that recorded the lowest rainfall of 10.5 mm.

Upper Northeast Thailand(ภาคอีสานตอนบน)

The region through which a monsoon trough is passing, causing continued rain.