Sufficient water for industries in EEC, farms and households - Somsak

13 Sept 19:28 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy PM Somsak assures ample water supply for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), farming, and households, despite less rainfall, by channeling water from the Chao Phraya and Pasak river basins into Bang Phra reservoir.
The Office of National Water Resources confirmed a record 64.69 million cubic meters were pumped into Bang Phra reservoir from October 8 to December 15, ensuring a two-year supply for the EEC and contributing to 632.54 million cubic meters available across 11 reservoirs for this and next year.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.