Thailand continues suffering from drought and smog
Thailand has suffered from the worsening drought crisis with several fruit orchards in the South having been affected by water shortages. In the north meanwhile, heavy smog still caused air pollution in many areas.
A dike has been built in Huai Khot district of Uthai Thani province, to sustain a hundred families at risk of water shortages.
The dike is a collaboration between the Department of Provincial Administration, the Department of Forestry and the Royal Thai Army. It was also been carried out in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
In the south, fruit farmers in Yala province claimed their crops are dying, as the summer heat intensifies in the region. The army delivered water to several communities, some of which have had no running water for four months.
Meanwhile, smog has caused poor road visibility in Nakhon Phanom province, particularly in the areas along the Mekong River. Residents have reported eye strain and irritation due to the air pollution.
Weather Department said the smog was caused by the high pressure system from China that kept dust particles low to the ground. They added it would be another week before the smog begins to clear.
