Bangkok, Minister Thammanat orders the establishment of a Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit in Krabi Province. After encountering a critical drought that affected water production First flight operations begin this morning. Ready to move the Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit, Songkhla Province Came to operate in Surat Thani Province instead. To expedite assistance to agricultural areas and replenish water in reservoirs for the south-central region. Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, said: Ordered the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation to establish a Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit in Krabi Province to help solve the drought problem in the south-central region. Especially in Krabi Province, where the amount of water in various reservoirs has decreased, affecting the cost of water to produce tap water. At this time, the water in Krabi Yai Canal is continuously decreasing. To the point where people have to prepare containers to store water for consumptio n on days when the tap water doesn't flow. If no assistance is received, it will have an impact on households, establishments, and tourist attractions. and the commercial area of ??Krabi town The Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit of Krabi Province was established at Krabi International Airport. Nuea Khlong District Krabi Province From 22 April 2024, 2 medium-sized aircraft (CASA) will be used to help alleviate problems in the target areas, including: Krabi, Phang Nga, Phuket, Trang and the western southern region. Captain Thammanat said He instructed the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation to speed up rainmaking operations to help drought-affected areas throughout the country. together with the Royal Irrigation Department allocating water according to the dry season water management plan We are now confident that The drought will not have a severe impact that will cause overall agricultural production to decrease. Mr. Supit Phitaktham, Director-General of the Department of Royal Rainmak ing and Agricultural Aviation, said that Discussed with Mr. Anuwat Modepring, Deputy Governor of Krabi Province and Mr. Somprach Prabsongkram, Deputy Governor of Krabi Province, regarding Royal Rainmaking to alleviate drought. This morning (23 April 2024) from weather monitoring, it was found that Meets the conditions for Royal Rainmaking operations. The Krabi Provincial Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit then flew to operate at 9:30 a.m. Step 1: "Making clouds" using Royal Rainmaking Agent Formula 1(4/2) or 1,000 kilograms of salt powder, operating in Krabi and Surat Thani provinces. Together with the operations of the Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit, Surat Thani Province, which flew to operate at 8:30 a.m., step 1, "Make Mek", used formula 1(4/2) or 700 kilograms of salt powder, operating in Trang and Krabi provinces. The goal is to help the areas of Krabi, Phang Nga and Phuket provinces. At this time, the Southern Royal Rainmaking Operations Center has adjusted its operational plan. by closing the Royal Ra inmaking Operations Unit in Songkhla Province Came to establish the Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit of Surat Thani Province at Wing 7 Airport, Phunphin District, Surat Thani Province. From 19 April 2024, 2 small aircraft (CARAVAN) and 1 BT-67 aircraft from the Royal Thai Air Force were used. Between 19-22 April 2024, there were 7 operational flights, causing rain in the receiving area. Benefits from 6 provinces include: Surat Thani, Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang Nga, Krabi and Phuket provinces. Mr. Supit said From now on, Royal Rainmaking Operations Krabi and Surat Thani will work together to help the central and lower southern regions. For helping the upper southern region There is a Royal Rainmaking Operations Unit in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province which has established Wing 5 Airport in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. They have been operating since April 12, 2024, including 28 flights, causing rain in the areas benefiting from them, including: Phetchaburi Province Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon Fro m following weather trends, it was found that the western southern region has a high chance of carrying out royal rain operations. In April, there is a plan to help target areas, including: Krabi, Phang Nga, Phuket and Trang provinces, then in May The chance of rain is increasing, so the weather will compete for the Royal Rainmaking operation to help the water demand situation in agricultural areas. Consumer water and water stored in reservoirs in the south-central region has improved. Farmers and citizens can request royal rain services every day. There is no charge. By contacting at Telephone number 02-109-5100 ext. 410 Royal Rainmaking Operations Center 7 Regions Royal Rainmaking volunteers in the area Website https://it.royalrain.go.th/rainmaking . Source: Thai News Agency