... Meanwhile, in the northern province of Uttaradit, the Sirikit Dam is also facing the lowest water levels in 10 years, causing sandbars on which cars can pass through and people can take a walk.

Dam director Somkid Khaengraeng said its water levels are now in crisis, as there is only  1.46 billion cubic metres, while the Royal Irrigation Department requires the dam to daily release water at 24 million cubic metres in order to help drought victims in the area.

Mr Somkid also urged local residents to use the water prudently and to avoid growing off-season paddy fields, for crops will be damaged due to water shortage.

If rice farmers do not stop rice farming, he warned, the dam can only release water for another 75 days, for the rest of the water must be kept as backup supply in the reservoir. (TNA)

March 5, 2010
วันศุกร์ ที่ 05 มี.ค. 2553
http://www.mcot.net/content/28516




RED LINE: Water levels in 2010 (Buddhist year 2553)
GREEN LINE: Water levels in 2009 (Buddhist year 2552)
BLUE SHADING: Reserves available in 2010
MAUVE SHADING: Reserves available in 2009

March 5, 2010
วันศุกร์ ที่ 05 มี.ค. 2553
http://www.sirikitdam.egat.com/sk_plant/hydroweb/test00.php