Thailand Water Situation
Summary
Water level in major dams has increased however, it’s not adequate. Water released from the dam is at minimum and major dam has large capacity to contain severe rainfall. River flood in this season is unlikely. However, flash flood could occur though out the country due to short down pour.
RID News http://water.rid.go.th/news/news_59_040.htm
Situation in major dam has improved. Water level in many dams has increased but still not adequate. Currently, amount of water stored is at 31,152 million cubic meters or 44% of total all dam capacity. Amount of usable water is at 7,718 million cubic meters. Major dams could store water more than 39,000 cubic meters. Even though, there are some the water inflows into the dam but the amount is not enough due to low rainfall in the upper area of the dams. The RID announced that all major dams should collect water as much as possible during the rainy season without affect the downstream. Current water flow from major dams at 18 million cubic meters is for consumption and environment only.
Flood situation
Flood caution in Mei river. The area located in border between Thailand and Myanmar border at Tak province since 11 June: http://www.thairath.co.th/content/636783
Forecast: http://water.rid.go.th/flood/flood/daily.pdf
In the next week, Thailand would likely to rain in the North, North East, West and East. Chance of heavy rain in western area of southern part of Thailand.
Dam Water Level: http://www.waterforthai.org/th/dam-report
Weather forecast: JUNE: http://www.tmd.go.th/monthly_forecast.php
Region | Rainfall | Rainy days | Max. Temperature | Min. Temperature |
Northern | 160-200 mm | 17-20 day | 32-34℃ | 24-26℃ |
Northeastern | 190-230 mm | 16-19 day | 33-35℃ | 24-26℃ |
Central | 140-180 mm | 15-18 day | 33-35℃ | 25-27℃ |
Eastern | 250-300 mm | 16-19 day | 32-34℃ | 25-27℃ |
Southeastern | 100-140 mm | 13-16 day | 32-34℃ | 24-26℃ |
Southwestern | 300-400 mm | 18-21 day | 31-33℃ | 24-26℃ |
The Upper Chao Phraya River Flow: http://water.rid.go.th/flood/plan_new/chaophaya/
Water Level in many canals are normal. Water canals can take much more water runoff from upstream.
The Lower Chao Phraya River Flow: http://water.rid.go.th/flood/plan_new/chaophaya/
Normal water levels and flow are observed in all areas.
References
http://www.nationtv.tv/main/content/social/378502535/
http://www.thaiwater.net/web/index.php/ourworks2554/379-2011flood-summary.html
http://water.rid.go.th/flood/plan_new/chaophaya/Chao_up.php?cal2=27052016
http://water.rid.go.th/flood/plan_new/chaophaya/Chao_low.php?cal2=27052016
http://www.arcims.tmd.go.th/dailydata/MonthRain.php
http://www.waterforthai.org/th/dam-report
http://www.thaiwater.net/web/index.php/ourworks2554/379-2011flood-summary.html
http://www.thaiwater.net/DATA/REPORT/php/rid_dam_1.php?lang=en
http://www.tmd.go.th/en/7-day_forecast.php
http://www.tmd.go.th/en/archive/thailand_climate.pdf
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/994313/relief-as-rain-falls-but-droughts-aftermath-to-linger