Discharge water from Bhumibol, Sirikit Dams down.

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has reduced the amount of water released from dams, thewater flow into the dam is reduced.

In conjunction with the Royal Irrigation Department, Assistant Governor of EGAT’s Hydro Power Plant Kitti Tancharoen disclosed that EGAT had decided to discharge less water from Bhumibol Dam in Tak province and Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province. The resolution was prompted by the shrinking volumes of incoming water at both facilities.

Since 9 October, 93 million cubic meters of water has been released from Bhumibol Dam on a daily basis, decreasing from the previous amount of 100 million cubic meters. At present, the dam has a remaining capacity of 103 million cubic meters.

As for Sirikit Dam, the water output was lessened from 55 million cubic meters to 49 million during 8-9 October and was then reduced further to 40 million on 10 October and 30 million on 11 October. From 12 October onwards, only 20 million cubic meters will be released from the dam while any additional decrease will depend on the situation.

At the same time, Mr Kitti confirmed that both Bhumibol and Sirikit Dams were still strong enough to contain the incoming water, noting that their conditions had been frequently examined. He also asked the public not to heed any rumors about breakages of the dams.