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Water level of Mekong River in Mukdahan nears critical level
National News Bureau, Public Relations Department of Thailand
02 August 2008
http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/previewnews.php?news_id=255108020002
Mukdahan province is preparing flood prevention plans as the water
level of the local Mekong River is now at 10.62 meters, lower than its
critical level by only 1.88 meters.
According to the measurements of the Mekong water level on August 1st,
2008, by the province's hydrology center, the river\'s water level is
lower than its critical point of 12.50 meters by just 1.88 meters.
Mukdahan Governor Praneet Boonmee (ปราณีต บุญมี) says that the high
water level combined with heavy rain from last week are likely to
cause flash floods.
The governor said that the province is asking residents along the
riverbanks to construct sand bag barriers to prevent floods and keep
abreast of weather forecasts. At the same time, the province has
prepared aid centers, supplies, and evacuation plans in case of flash
floods.
As for the long-term solution to flooding in Mukdahan, the governor
says the province is surveying suitable places for the construction of
a reservoir to store water flowing in from China, as well as a dyke to
prevent the Mekong riverbanks from overflowing. |
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