Lopburi Reservoir Exceeds Capacity, Officials Boost Water Release
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To control water levels, the Pa Sak Cholasit Water Supply and Maintenance Project increased outflow from the previous rate of 25 cubic meters per second to 115 cubic meters per second on September 30, with plans to raise it stepwise to 400 cubic meters per second by October 2. Governor Veerapong explained that recent assessments show the dam’s storage exceeds its normal capacity by about 102 percent, and the Meteorological Department predicts a monsoon trough will pass over the lower northern, central regions and Lopburi Province from October 3 to 6, bringing heavy rain and additional inflow. In response, the water management meeting approved a gradual increase in outflow to make room for the expected water and maintain dam stability. Lopburi Province, together with the Irrigation Department, will monitor weather and inflow around the clock and issue warnings to downstream communities, especially those near the Rama VI Dam, as well as residents of Phatthana Nikom District and surrounding areas, urging them to stay alert and be ready.
