Nakhon Si Thammarat Deploys Math Model for Flood Management
Nakhon Si Thammarat's irrigation office is using mathematical modeling to better manage water and predict floods in the Klong Tha Di watershed, with completion expected by October 2025.
The Royal Irrigation Department's Office 15 convened in Nakhon Si Thammarat to discuss water management strategies for the Klong Tha Di watershed using mathematical modeling, aiming to improve water administration and systematically prepare for flooding. The meeting was led by Office 15 director Suraphong Chareongarnyont and attended by Dr. Watchara Suadee, an advisor to the Irrigation Department, alongside various department officials and Dr. Pakorn Distkij, an associate professor of engineering and technology at Walailak University.
Participants agreed on guidelines for applying the mathematical model to analyze and assess water conditions in the Klong Tha Di basin by integrating data from all relevant sectors. The model will examine the hydrological characteristics of the river system, flood conditions in the area, and evaluate the effectiveness of the city's royal-initiative flood mitigation project.
Three simulation periods were established: before construction begins, during construction, and after project completion to support water management planning and flood prevention efforts. The Irrigation Department intends to apply technology and innovation in water management alongside academic expertise to improve forecasting capabilities, address climate change impacts, and ensure sustainable water resources for the public. The mathematical model is expected to be completed by October 2025 as a key tool for supporting decision-making and water management in the Klong Tha Di watershed going forward.
