A prolonged drought linked to El Niño is severely depleting water reserves in Nakhon Ratchasima province's northeastern reservoirs (Lam Takong holding only 28.12% usable capacity), threatening agricultural supplies and forcing careful water management. Meanwhile, Songkhla in the South prepares for possible flooding. Government agencies are coordinating mitigation measures and urging improved monitoring and faster disaster warnings to protect vulnerable communities and farming sectors across both regions.