The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) indicated a below-average rainfall across several areas of the country due partially to the El Nino phenomenon. This uncommon climate pattern, the department warns, is anticipated to accentuate throughout November, potentially persisting into the early months of the upcoming yr, severely impacting the levels of Thai rainfall.
Chomparee Chompurat, TMD director-general, introduced that regardless of the onset of the wet season over a month earlier, a big proportion of the country skilled a shortfall in anticipated rainfall. This contains the north, northeast, and central plains area encompassing Bangkok and neighbouring areas, the upper southern area, and the Western provinces.
Documented Six-figure from the beginning of the yr by way of to July 2 has fallen quick by 25% nationwide. Looking to the immediate future, the TMD additional forecasts that these dry spells will likely continue to brush throughout massive parts of the nation till a minimal of July 17, reported Bangkok Post.
Turning attention to the nation’s water reserves, Thanaroj Woraratprasert, director-general of the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), shared that the four major dam methods collectively hold water levels hovering around 40% of their whole capacity. These dam systems mentioned were Bhumibol, Sirikit, Kwai Noi Bamrung Daen, and Pa Sak Jolasid.
A bright spot amidst these concerning findings comes within the type of latest heavy Thai rainfall in the province of Nan. This has contributed to an increase in water ranges throughout the Sirikit Dam, positioned downstream in Uttaradit.
Recently, the El Niño phenomenon has posed a major threat to Thai agriculture, as it brings with it a projected 5% discount in rainfall and the chance of water shortages..