The water level at Lam Takhong Dam in Si Khiu district has risen after continuous rain in Nakhon Ratchasima this weekend. (Photo by Prasit Tangprasert)NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The water levels at five major dams in this northeastern provinces have continued to rise due to continuous rain, allaying future drought concerns, an official said. Chidchanok Somprasert, director of the 8th Irrigation Office, said the volume of water at the five dams -- Lam Takhong, Lam Mun Bon, Lam Sae, Lam Phra Phloeng and Lam Plai Mat -- as of May 19 was a total of 527 million cubic metres. Mr Chidchanok said the overall water situation in the province is better than last year. If the rain continues at this level, the province is unlikely to face a water shortage until early next year, he added.

Source: Bangkok Post May 20, 2018 04:52 UTC