Dry spell could last into 2024
published : 5 Jul 2023 at 09:57
writer: Gary Boyle
ORIGINAL SOURCE/WRITER: Post Reporters
Much of the country is experiencing below-average rainfall due to the El Nino phenomenon, and this is only likely to intensify in November and could even last until early next year, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
The TMD said drier-than-usual weather had been reported in the North, Northeast, the Central Plains region, including Bangkok and its vicinity, the upper South and the western provinces, despite the rainy season starting over a month ago.
From Jan 1 to July 2, rainfall nationwide was 25% below average, and dry spells have been forecast in many areas until July 17.
Meanwhile, the Office of the National Water Resources said the country'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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- capacity: the total amount or number that can be contained - ปริมาณสูงสุดที่จะรับได้
- dam: a wall built across a river to stop the water from flowing, especially in order to create a lake or to help to produce electric power - เขื่อน
- despite (prep): used to show that something happened or is true although something else might have happened to prevent it; used to show that somebody did not intend to do the thing mentioned - ถึงอย่างไรก็ตาม, ทั้ง ๆ ที่
- dry spell: drought; period of time without water -
- El Nino: unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific -
- phenomenon (noun): a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood - ปรากฏการณ์
- season (noun): a period of time during the year - ฤดูกาล, ช่วงเวลา, ระยะเวลา
