“Warawut – Governor of Suphanburi Province” inspects the Pho Phraya flood gate. Receive the northern water situation After villagers groaned when they saw news about heavy flooding in the North. Be assured that there will be no alarming events. Tell the local and provincial areas to keep a close watch.

Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Along with Mr. Natthapat Suwanprathip, Governor of Suphanburi Province, Mr. Sorchad Sujit, Member of the House of Representatives, Suphanburi Province, District 1, Chart Thai Pattana Party. Provincial irrigation Provincial disaster relief Join in the area To check the water volume at the Pho Phraya flood gate, Mueang District, Suphan Buri Province. Prepare to receive the amount of water from the northern region.

Mr. Warawut said he received a complaint with concern from MPs in Suphanburi Province. which was reflected from the villagers Having seen heavy flooding in Sukhothai, Phrae, and Lampang provinces, he was concerned about the situation in Suphanburi province. Some of which are low-lying areas. Water began to appear. So the villagers are worried. Makes you have to hurry and come see. and know that at this time the amount of water flowing through the Chao Phraya Dam Still at a level of over 1,000 cubic meters/second. which is at a safe level This ensures that there is still no drainage of water into the Chao Phraya River Basin to the west. and the Pa Sak Basin to the east

Mr. Warawut said, but for the sake of caution. We keep monitoring that The amount of water flowing through each flood gate Each section of the Tha Chin River How much water is there? And if there is no more rain falling It is believed that the amount of water from the north can be drained through the Chao Phraya River to enter the sea. However, You must also monitor the amount of water each year. To make a long-term plan to prevent flooding

Mr. Warawut said that the embankment dam in Suphanburi Province Especially in the Mueang District area and many points built during the reign of Mr. Banharn Silpa-archa, former Prime Minister. It’s many decades old. It is dilapidated. Therefore, we have coordinated with the Suphanburi Provincial Public Works Department to survey the condition of the dam at each point to see how strong it is. If in the future the water volume increases Will it be able to support it or not? Because in the last 10 years, the volume has increased every year. In the future, it is feared that the height of the dam that we currently have will not be sufficient to protect against water. Therefore, long-term planning for 5-8 years must be planned as well.

Mr. Warawut said that local leaders are currently coordinating closely with local MPs, provincial governors, provincial security agencies, provincial irrigation agencies. To be vigilant at all times in case of an emergency occurring. And today we are still confident that there are no events that are worrisome and worrisome.

Source: Thai News Agency