El Niño Drought Forces Water Rationing on Koh Samui
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Water is becoming scarce on the Thai island of Koh Samui. Authorities are taking drastic measures. Here's what tourists should know.
On the holiday island Koh Samui in Thailand the supply of water is rationed due to persistent drought. Therefore, one has to prepare for temporary interruptions.
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The reservoirs are largely emptied, the supply via an underwater pipeline from the mainland is not enough: around 16,000 cubic meters of water are supplied, but the demand is 34,000 cubic meters.
El Niño Drought Forces Water Rationing on Koh Samui
KOH SAMUI, Thailand — The popular tourist island of Koh Samui has been forced to implement strict water rationing after a prolonged dry spell, exacerbated by El Niño weather patterns, slashed the island’s clean water production capacity to approximately 40 percent of normal levels. ‘Super El Niño’ Puts Thailand on Alert as Drought Threatens Crops […] Source
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