BANGKOK, 31 July 2019 (NNT) – The Royal Irrigation Department has released the latest data on water availability at 35 reservoirs as of 29 July 2019, showing 20 reservoirs now containing water at less than 30 percent of their capacity, with the reservoir at Pa Sak Jolasid Dam now holding the lowest water volume.
According to the Royal Irrigation Department, the gross water availability as of 29 July in reservoirs across Thailand is 33.941 billion cubic meters, considered 48 percent of total capacity, with 10.423 billion cubic meters of usable water at 22 percent overall capacity. The current figure is, however, lower than previous year recorded at 47.768 billion cubic meters, a 13.827 billion cubic meter deficit.
The overall water inflow into reservoirs is at 46.18 million cubic meters, with current discharge volume at 92.24 million cubic meters, and 36.986 billion cubic meters capacity available for more water.
Out of 35 major reservoirs, 20 are reported to be at less than 30 percent of their capacity. The 10 large reservoirs currently holding the lowest amount of water are as follow:
No.1: The reservoir at Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in Lopburi, now holding water at 3 percent ofits capacity, with 3 percent usable water.
No.2: The reservoir at Khlong Si Yat Dam in Chachoengsao, now holding water at 13 percent of its capacity, with 6 percent usable water.
No.3: The reservoir at Kwai Noi Dam in Phitsanulok, now holding water at 13 percent of its capacity, with 9 percent usable water.
No.4: The reservoir at Lam Phra Phloeng Dam in Nakhon Ratchasima, now holding water at 15 percent of its capacity, with 14 percent usable water.
No.5: The reservoir at Khun Dan Prakarn Chon Dam in Nakhon Nayok, now holding water at 16 percent of its capacity, with 14 percent usable water.
No.6: The reservoir at Mae Kuang Dam in Chiang Mai, now holding water at 17 percent of its capacity, with 12 percent usable water.
No.7: The reservoir at Nam Pung Dam in Sakon Nakhon, now holding water at 20 percent of its capacity, with 16 percent usable water.
No.8: The reservoir at Huai Luang Dam in Udon Thani, now holding water at 21 percent of its capacity, with 17 percent usable water.
No.9: The reservoir at Lam Nang Rong Dam in Buriram, now holding water at 21 percent of its capacity, with 19 percent usable water.
No.10: The reservoir at Naruebadintharachinda Dam in Prachin Buri, now holding water at 22 percent of its capacity, with 17 percent usable water.
