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Lamphun’s fruit growers fear plants may perish due to water shortage

13 Sept 13:01 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun fruit growers, particularly longan orchard owners, are gravely concerned about their trees dying due to severe water shortages.
The Li River, their main agricultural water source, is rapidly drying up, an unprecedented situation for the middle of the rainy season.
A 'Super' El Niño is identified as the cause, with warnings that drought conditions will worsen until early next year.
Authorities and the public are urged to prepare for the impending drought and manage water resources effectively.

Today 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.