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| The Chao Phraya Dam continues to discharge water to downstream areas although the water level upstream has dropped below a critical level. (Photo by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill) |
Thai irrigation officials in charge of water management have expressed alarm at the depletion of water in the Chao Phraya Dam as levels drop below the crisis point.
The water levels were at 13.95 meters above sea level today, which is five centimeters lower than the crisis point. Although drinking water is not threatened at this time, officials called for farmers in some provinces to abandon rice farming.
Other concerns are that upstream areas could face a sudden collapse of the river banks due to the sharp drop in water levels.
Thailand is another country to watch for water issues.
Read the full article from the Bangkok Post here:
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/environment/600028/water-at-chao-phraya-dam-beyond-crisis-point
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