Safety checks increased as Mekong River rises
Safety inspections have been tightened at Thai-Lao piers in the border province of Bueng Kan as water levels in the Mekong River are rising.
Water levels in the Mekong River have increased by 20 cm to 12.1 m today, hitting a three-year high
The situation has prompted the officials to carry out a survey of passenger vessels to examine their structural integrity. Helmsmen have been told not to overload their boats and to prepare enough life jackets for all passengers. Authorities said any pilot found without a license or proper life-saving equipment would be banned from boating operations.
Meanwhile, officials in Nong Khai province have warned residents along the Mekong River to remain on full alert for a possible overflow between August 8 and 9.
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