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Prachuap Khiri Khan Drought Crisis: 7 Districts Declared Disaster, Water Distributed

Prachuap Khiri Khan Drought Crisis: 7 Districts Declared Disaster, Water Distributed

Matichon•Society•23d ago

Reader Briefing

Over 512 million liters of water have been distributed in Prachuap Khiri Khan as the province declares a drought disaster in seven districts.

  • •Prachuap Khiri Khan is experiencing a severe drought crisis, leading to the declaration of disaster zones in 7 districts.
  • •More than 512 million liters of water have been distributed to affected populations.
  • •The drought has impacted agriculture, with over 7,127.5 rai of land damaged and 2,238 farming households affected.
  • •Efforts to mitigate the crisis include cloud seeding operations and the installation of mobile water production units.

Overview

  • •On May 6, the drought situation in Prachuap Khiri Khan province continued to intensify.
  • •The Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan announced that the province has declared an area for emergency disaster relief in 3 districts.
  • •Over 44,407 people from 18,968 households are directly affected by the declared drought disaster areas.
  • •Agricultural sector impacts reveal over 7,127.5 rai of damaged land affecting 2,238 farming households.
  • •Over 512 million liters of clean water have been distributed to the public through pumping and water truck mobilization.
  • •The Upper Southern Cloud Seeding Operation Center has conducted 105 flights covering 17 river basins.
  • •The Provincial Waterworks Authority, Prachuap Khiri Khan Branch, installed a mobile water production plant to increase supply.
  • •A medium and long-term plan includes managing water according to a "Water Plan" developed by all 8 local administrations.

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Key Entities

Place

Prachuap Khiri Khan(ประจวบฯ)ℹ️
A province in Thailand currently facing a severe drought crisis.
Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District(อำเภอเมืองประจวบคีรีขันธ์)
One of the districts in Prachuap Khiri Khan province declared a drought disaster area.
Pran Buri District(อำเภอปราณบุรี)
A district in Prachuap Khiri Khan province declared a drought disaster area and is also under preparation for further declaration.
Thap Sakae District(อำเภอทับสะแก)
One of the districts in Prachuap Khiri Khan province declared a drought disaster area.
Bang Saphan District(อำเภอบางสะพาน)
A district in Prachuap Khiri Khan province currently undergoing preparation for drought disaster declaration.
Bang Saphan Noi District(อำเภอบางสะพานน้อย)
A district in Prachuap Khiri Khan province currently undergoing preparation for drought disaster declaration.
Hua Hin District(อำเภอหัวหิน)
A district in Prachuap Khiri Khan province currently undergoing preparation for drought disaster declaration.
Bua Nok Water Production Station(สถานีผลิตน้ำบ่อนอก)
A water production station in Prachuap Khiri Khan where a mobile water production plant was installed.
Khlong Bueng Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำคลองบึง)
A reservoir in Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District with only 4% water remaining, necessitating increased production.

Person

Sittichai Sawatseun(นายสิทธิชัย สวัสดิ์แสน)
Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, who announced disaster declarations and discussed drought mitigation efforts.

Organization

Upper Southern Cloud Seeding Operation Center(ศูนย์ปฏิบัติการฝนหลวงภาคใต้ตอนบน)
An organization conducting cloud seeding operations in Prachuap Khiri Khan to address the drought.
Provincial Waterworks Authority, Prachuap Khiri Khan Branch(การประปาส่วนภูมิภาค สาขาประจวบคีรีขันธ์)
An authority that installed a mobile water production plant to increase water supply in Prachuap Khiri Khan.