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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Prachuap Khiri Khan Tackles Drought and Water Management

On January 20, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Deputy Governor Prateep Boriboonrat chaired a provincial water management meeting in collaboration with the Provincial Irrigation Office in Prachuap Khiri Khan. The meeting, held at the Provincial Irrigation Office conference room, included representatives from the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, Regional Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office 4, and various irrigation projects. The session aimed to address the region’s pressing water shortages and outline measures for both drought and flood management, under the direction of Governor Sittichai Sawatsaen.

The province reported a cumulative rainfall of 993 mm for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, 10% below the five-year average, impacting reservoir levels. Large reservoirs, such as Pranburi Dam, currently hold 166 million cubic meters (42% of capacity), while medium-sized reservoirs collectively have 53 million cubic meters (49%). To mitigate these challenges, a detailed dry-season water allocation plan for 2024/2025 was developed, distributing 220.27 million cubic meters: 70% for agriculture, 23% for domestic consumption, and 7% for ecological and industrial use.

The province also identified 13 drought-prone areas, including Hua Hin (4 locations), Sam Roi Yot (2), Mueang (2), Thap Sakae (2), Bang Saphan (2), and Bang Saphan Noi (1). Emergency measures include deploying eight-inch water pumps and two water trucks for critical needs, along with dredging 10 key water sources to enhance storage capacity. Public campaigns to promote water conservation are also underway.

Reservoirs such as Khlong Bueng and Khlong Chong Lom face acute shortages, holding just 24% and 14% of their capacities, respectively. Despite these challenges, provincial authorities remain optimistic that comprehensive planning and ongoing efforts will effectively address the situation.

Lina Boussouf
Author: Lina Boussouf

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