Prachuap Khiri Khan, June 5- Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department ordered the mobilization of water trucks. Sending water to help durian farmers in 3 provinces: Phetchaburi – Prachuap Khiri Khan – Chumphon due to low rainfall Continue to repeat until the farmers cut off all the produce for sale. Ready to bring machinery and tools to dredging canals and collecting water for both consumption and agriculture.
Mr. Praphit Chanma, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, said ordered the Royal Irrigation Office 14 to assist durian farmers in the 3 upper southern provinces of Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon, which faces the problem of water shortage due to low rainfall Not enough to nourish the durian orchard in order to prevent impacts on the products that are close to the market
The Phetchaburi Irrigation Project sends water trucks to support durian farmers in Yang Nam Klad Nuea Subdistrict. Nong Ya Plong District in an urgent period Including bringing 2 backhoes to dredge the sediment of the Huai Kasem Reservoir as a result of His Majesty’s initiative. to expand the absorbent water for supply to the durian orchards in the said area
As for the Prachuap Khiri Khan Irrigation Project, water trucks are dispatched to distribute water to farmers in Ban Pala-U area. Huay Sua Yai Subdistrict Hua Hin District and in Pranburi District to alleviate the suffering of durian farmers Continuous support included From April 11 to the present So far, water trucks have been sent 79 trips, with a water volume of 948,000 liters, as well as excavators, trucks, trailers and cranes to dredge water sources. to store enough water for use This will continue until the situation returns to normal.
Likewise, the Chumphon Irrigation Project sent water trucks to help durian farmers in 3 districts, consisting of Khao Khai Subdistrict, Sawi District, and Chong Mai Kaew Subdistrict. Thung Tako District and Suan Taeng Sub-district, Lamae District. Farmers mainly use rainwater and water from natural canals. Normally during this time of every year there is sporadic rain. but from the variability of the weather Causing the rain to linger for up to 3 months, the durian plots are in the fruiting phase, which can be cut at the end of June and early July, causing lack of water. Water trucks have been brought to support the community water tower. After that, farmers and people will continue to carry water. Including water support for both consumption and agriculture from May 31 to the present, 67 trips, water volume 570,000 liters. In addition, machinery and equipment for dredging sediment in natural canals and water storage ponds are also sent to have more water storage.
Mr. Praphit said at the beginning of this rainy season Many areas have less rain than normal. Royal Irrigation Department is not calm. Accelerate the implementation of the specified measures. support such situations by instructing irrigation projects across the country to closely monitor the water situation As well as preparing water pumps, water trucks, and other machinery to support and help people in areas at risk of water shortage immediately. Ready to ask for cooperation from all sectors to use water economically and worth the most. To reduce the risk of drought that may occur from El Niño conditions in this year 2023
However, agencies or people need help. You can contact for help at the irrigation project near your home or call the Royal Irrigation Department hotline. 1460.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency