Help people hit by drought and floods, PM orders
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PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed officials at local and central government levels to brace for water crises - both drought and floods, deputy government spokesman Maj General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.
Sansern said while some parts of the country face looming drought, other areas such as Phetchabun were facing strong run-off and flooding.
“The officials were told that they must prepare to help people facing natural disasters. They also have to come up with ways to provide water for people facing drought so they have enough water for consumption and agriculture,’’ he said.
He said that since March 1, more than 2,728 flights had been flown to try to enhance artificial rain (also known as cloud seeding) and over 92 per cent of flights were said to have caused rain.
Officials were also instructed to reserve water by adopting the “monkey cheek system,’’ initiated by His Majesty the King, Sansern said.
