MOI assigns PWA to reserve additional water supply to encounter aggressive drought crisis
published : 29 Jan 2021 at 11:01
Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) is responding to Ministry of Interior (MOI) in battling drought crisis by implementing plan in closely evaluate the water level situation, provide substitute fresh water resource, and keep monitor risk areas across the country. PWA reaffirms water supply is sufficient to serve the public during dry season as well as requests the cooperation from the public to use water wisely to encounter the crisis.
Deputy Minister of Interior, Mr. Songsak Thongsri revealed “The forecast by Thai Meteorological Department states that in 2021 Thailand is approaching summer season from the end of February. Therefore, rising temperature results in a very dry and hot climate and lead to drought crisis as well as water resource dry-out in many areas which will cause impacts in water supply distribution for the pu