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Nan still hard-hit by flooding
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2018
» NAN: The flooding situation in this northern province is still serious with three districts still inundated from heavy downpours a few days earlier, when tropical depression "Bebinca" weakened into a low pressure area over the upper North of Thailand.
Chalermchai vows to fight drought ills
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/07/2019
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on has pledged his ministry will tailor an assistance package for drought-affected farmers during a looming water shortage in many parts of the country this year.
Droughts in monsoon season a wake-up call
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 05/08/2019
» The serious drought hitting Thai farmers this monsoon season demonstrates more than ever the need for regional cooperation in water management. Given the considerable stress and economic hardship being caused by unseasonably dry conditions, people are looking for someone to blame and fingers are being pointed at the dams of our upstream neighbours along the Mekong River, China and Laos.
Every drop counts
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 25/11/2019
» Residents of Claket village in Mojokerto district of East Java are facing an uncertain future that could include an absolute water scarcity by 2040. That has spurred them to act and they are now looking ahead with more optimism.
Chatchai warns of dry season droughts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2018
» Up to 20 provinces across the country are likely to experience drought in the dry season, Deputy Prime Minister Chatchai Sarikulya warned on Monday.
No shortage despite El Nino, RID assures
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2019
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) on Monday assured that areas served by its network of irrigation canals will not experience water shortages, after forecasts predicted that this year's summer will be longer and drier because of the El Nino weather anomaly.
Five provinces brace for severe drought
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/04/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Gen Chatchai Sarikulya on Wednesday instructed governors of five provinces to spearhead efforts to alleviate water shortages in their provinces, which are at risk of being hit by a severe drought this year.
Split into two camps
News, Postbag, Published on 31/05/2019
» Re: "Will we ever be able to bridge the political divide?". (Opinion, May 29).
Srettha calls for long-term fixes for repeat flooding
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/10/2023
» UBON RATCHATHANI: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin visited this province on Friday to speak with officials on the flooding situation.
Khao Yai torrent floods villages in Prachin Buri
Published on 05/09/2018
» PRACHIN BURI: A torrent of water from the Khao Yai National Park surged through canal-side villages in Prachin Buri early on Wednesday morning, with residents battling water about one-metre deep.