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“Pacharawat” assigned the “Department of Water Resources” to expedite drought relief for farmers. Economic plant rescue

09 May 2024
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From the case of Chanthaburi Province which was affected by drought. As a result, farmers of durian, rambutan, mangosteen, longkong, and other plants were affected. Because there is not enough water for agriculture. Agricultural products have been damaged. Most recently, Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, assigned Mr. Phadon Thawornkritrat, Director-General of the Department of Water Resources, and related agencies integrate and work together in implementing measures to cope with drought The Water Resources Office No. 6 inspected and provided drought relief to the people. After receiving the policy Police General Patcharawat Since the end of last year Department of Water Resources Went to install a 30-inch water pump at the Thap Nakhon Canal spillway (Thung Phi), Village No. 6, Pathawee Subdistrict, Makham District, Chanthaburi Province. This water pumping benefit covers more than 9,500 rai of agricultural land. 875 households benefit and can provide drought relief to people in the area. Dramatically reduce economic damage At the same time, a project plan has been prepared for the budget request for the year 2025, 4 projects in the area of ​​Pathawee Subdistrict, Makham District, Chanthaburi Province, namely the Ban Thung Phi spillway construction project. With a solar energy water distribution system, Village No. 8, a solar energy water distribution system construction project, Thung Ta Chot, a solar energy water distribution system construction project, Ban Khlong Welu. and a project to preserve and restore natural canal water sources. This is a project that is in the area of ​​the project to allocate arable land for communities according to government policy (NCTC). If all 4 projects receive the budget, it will create a greater amount of water storage. Can store water during the rainy season and have enough water for use during the dry season. In addition, people are encouraged to form water user groups. Work with local agencies and communities In order to help care for, maintain and develop it into a tourist attraction in the future, citizens can report drought events. Come to the Drought Center of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment together with the Department of Groundwater Resources via Green Call 1310, press 5, so that officials can take action to solve the problem immediately.