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ONWR urges faster drought action in northeastern region

Source(s): National News Bureau of Thailand
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By Paphamon Arayasukawat

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) is now in the process of mitigating the drought in the northeastern region, with projects in place to improve water reservoir efficiency, and ensure the availability of clean water for all people.

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This dry season, the ONWR plans to ensure that people in all locations have a supply of clean water available, with plans to build groundwater distribution centers along main roads across the country.

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A monitoring zone for shortage of consumption water has been drawn, including in area not served by the provincial waterworks authority, as well as a monitoring zone for water shortages for farming within and outside irrigation areas.

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Hazards Drought
Themes Disaster risk management
Country and region Thailand
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