Thailand’s dry spell forecast to linger until 2024
Much of Thailand is experiencing below-average rainfall due to the El Nino phenomenon, which is only likely to intensify in November and could even linger until early 2024, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
A dried field in Bang Pla Ma, Suphanburi province, Thailand. (File photo: AFP/VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) - Much of Thailand is experiencingbelow-average rainfall due to the El Nino phenomenon, which is only likely tointensify in November and could even linger until early 2024, according to the Thai MeteorologicalDepartment (TMD).
TMD director-general Chomparee Chompurat said despite therainy season starting over a month ago, drier-than-usual weather had beenreported in the North, Northeast, the Central Plains region, including Bangkokand its vicinity, the upper South and the western provinces.
The department said between Jan 1 and July 2, the country’s rainfallnationwide was 25% below average, and dry spells have been forecast in manyareas until July 17.
Meanwhile, director general Thanaroj Woraratprasert of the Officeof the National Water Resources (ONWR) said Thailand’s four main dams – Bhumibol,Sirikit, Kwai Noi Bamrung Daen and Pa Sak Jolasid – are at an average of 40%capacity./.
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A dried field in Bang Pla Ma, Suphanburi province, Thailand. (File photo: AFP/VNA) 
