Trat Reservoir Crisis: Water shortage impacts 400-500 families, 7 days left.

MGR Online•Society•3h ago

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Ao Yai Reservoir in Trat faces a critical water shortage due to a prolonged dry spell, potentially impacting over 400-500 households within a week.

•Ao Yai Reservoir in Trat Province is experiencing a severe water crisis due to a lack of rainfall for over a month.
•Current water levels can only supply residents and fruit farmers for an estimated 7 more days.
•The situation affects approximately 400-500 households relying on the reservoir for water.
•Local community leaders are taking interim measures, but urgent assistance from provincial authorities is requested.

Overview

•The Ao Yai Reservoir in Trat Province is facing a critical water shortage.
•The crisis is due to a prolonged dry spell with no rain since late April 2026, and continuous water extraction by farmers and the village water supply system.
•Water in the reservoir has been depleted to ground level, with remaining supply sufficient for only 4-7 more days.
•Approximately 400-500 households relying on the Ao Yai village water supply system will be affected if no rain occurs or no aid is received.
•Mr. Phairoj Jindawoong, community leader, has used 200,000 THB from village funds to hire contractors to deepen the reservoir.
•Mr. Phairoj Jindawoong stated that by 2027, the reservoir should have sufficient water, but the Ao Yai water supply system urgently needs raw water, otherwise about 400-500 households will suffer.
•Mr. Manit Suebsang, village water supply caretaker, estimates the remaining raw water can only be supplied for no more than 7 days.
•Mr. Manjit Suebsang has requested urgent assistance from Trat Irrigation or the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office.

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Key Quotes

Mr. Phairoj Jindawoong

"At least by 2027, this reservoir will have increased water volume and be sufficient for needs, especially the Ao Yai water supply system which urgently needs raw water. Otherwise, over 400-500 households using tap water will suffer."

อย่างน้อยปี 2027 อ่างเก็บน้ำแห่งนี้ก็จะมีปริมาณน้ำเพิ่มขึ้นและเพียงพอต่อความต้องการ โดยเฉพาะระบบประปาอ่าวใหญ่ จำเป็นต้องหาน้ำดิบมาป้อนให้ไม่เช่นนั้นชาวบ้านกว่า 400 -500 ครัวเรือนที่ใช้น้ำประปาจะได้รับความเดือนร้อน

Mr. Manit Suebsang

"I request provincial-level agencies, including Trat Irrigation or the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, to urgently provide assistance as this is a critical situation."

อยากจะให้หน่วยงานระดับจังหวัดทั้ง ชลประทานตราด หรือ สำนักงานป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย เข้ามาช่วยเหลือโดยด่วน เพราะขณะนี้อยู่ในภาวะวิกฤตแล้ว

Key Entities

Place

Ao Yai Reservoir(อ่างเก็บน้ำอ่าวใหญ่)

A critical water source in Trat Province facing a severe drought.

Trat Province(จ.ตราด)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the Ao Yai Reservoir is located and facing a water crisis.

Organization

Ao Yai Subdistrict Administrative Organization(องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลอ่าวใหญ่)

The local administrative body in Ao Yai, Trat, relevant to the water crisis at Ao Yai Reservoir.

Ao Yai Village Water Supply(ประปาหมู่บ้านอ่าวใหญ่)

The local village water supply system in Ao Yai, Trat, which is critically affected by the reservoir's water shortage.

Trat Irrigation(ชลประทานตราด)

The provincial irrigation department in Trat, which has been requested to provide assistance for the water crisis.

Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office(สำนักงานป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The provincial agency in Trat responsible for disaster management, requested to assist with the current water crisis.

Person

Mr. Phairoj Jindawoong(นายไพโรจน์ จินดาวงษ์)

President of the Ao Yai Subdistrict community and former Subdistrict Chief, who is taking interim measures to address the water crisis.

Mr. Manit Suebsang(นายมานิตย์ สืบสังข์)

The caretaker of the Ao Yai village water supply, who is assessing the water shortage and appealing for urgent aid.