webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Mayor announces plan to prevent water crisis By The Phuket News Mayor Somjai (second from right) announces plans to address the water shortages on the island. Photo: Phuket PR PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana warned of water sources on the island running dry and announced the second plan for emergency drought preparations yesterday (Mar 25) at a meeting held at the Phuket City Municipality Office. The mayor highlighted the importance of water preservation during the annual dry months on the island. “The months of January to April are known to be dry months in Phuket,” she said. “There are more than 18,096 houses that Phuket City Municipality is responsible for and we use raw water from both private and government reservoirs to provide the tap water to all.” Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/mayor-announces-plan-to-prevent-water-crisis-70857.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-03-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 So when you read the plan its actually to TURN THE WATER OFF virtually, good plan. In the meantime let's build more houses/condos /resorts for this "world class" destination maybe a second/third runway etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Mcseismic Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 "To prevent water crisis". For many, the crisis is already here...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'm fairly sure the local mayor hasn't any power to fix the chronic water storage problems, that's something only the MWA and national government can resolve. (And that would involve the scarce commodities of forward planning and infrastructure funding). Instead she has merely called the ubiquitous media event, complete with full uniforms and table settings, to announce there are dry months and people should store water and generally use less of it. I look forward to one day reading about an "Action Plan" that actually involves long term resolutions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: Mayor announces plan to prevent water crisis If a mayor announces, you can trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I think a better plan is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 As an owner of rental properties, this is becoming a nightmare. Our usual water truck delivery company just sold off his 2 big 12,000 L truck, I guess to a hotel group who need water also. Called about to water delivery guys but they not interested as they fully booked up right now, No time, No spare water. Having a small truck delivery every day at much greater cost - oh well. Just another day in sunny paradise, ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 The water delivery service down our road normally runs 2-3 trucks daytime hours. The last few weeks it's been running 5 trucks 24/7. Not sure how deep the little lake they pump from is, but it's mighty low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 And then the well ran dry. And all the tourists left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycu Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Save water, shower with a friend ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Decent amount of rain falling here in Kata right now. Hooray ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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