The powerful earthquake which struck central Myanmar on Sunday morning made no adverse effects on two major dams in Kanchanburi province, directors of the two dams said.
Boon-in Chuenchavalit an Vanich Saengsuwan, directors of Sinakarin and Vajiralongkorn damsof the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, said the two dams are strong and can withstand a strong quake.
The two dams have been very well maintained and regularly checked to ensure their strength with internationally-recognised measures.
The last security check on Vajiralongkorn Dam was conducted on July 21, 2010 and Sinakarin Dam on Jan 26, 2011.
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