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El Niño effects forecast to get worse from November to January

11 Sept 23:32 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's moderate El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is projected to intensify significantly from November to January, exacerbating its effects.
The current weak ENSO has already caused a 14% national rainfall deficit and a 31% reduction in the central region, leading to 11.4 billion cubic metres less usable water than last year.
The National Water Resources Office has implemented a water management plan to address the anticipated water scarcity and warmer weather expected during the intensified ENSO period.

Yesterday 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.