More water released from dams to handle monsoon season : National News Bureau of Thailand
More water released from dams to handle monsoon season
BANGKOK, 8 February 2012 (NNT) - Waters in major dams have continuously been released so that the dams could take in more rain water during the monsoon season.
Authorities have begun to release water in the Bhumibol Dam in Tak Province in December and will continue to do so until April in order to rid the dam of over 7 billion cubic meters of water. If things go according to the plan, the authority expects the dam to be able to handle 3-4 monsoon storms, set to be in from May onwards, dumping more than 6.5 billion cubic meters of water into the area.
Meanwhile, the Sirikit Dam in Uttradit province has been releasing 49 million cubic meters of water each day, with more to be released before the rainy season approaches three months from now. The released water benefits farmers in the Nan River, given they can grow corn, peanut, and other produce, which are currently fetching high prices.