Vessel carries 350,000 liter of fresh water to water-deprived island in Vietnam’s Ca Mau
Sunday, April 14, 2024, 12:10 GMT+7
The High Command of Coast Guard Region 4 under the Vietnam Coast Guard has detached a vessel to transport over 350,000 liters of fresh water to Hon Chuoi Island off Ca Mau, the southernmost province of Vietnam, which is facing a shortage of fresh water amid prolonged droughts.
The island no longer has fresh water reservoirs and wells.
Local residents had to use rainwater.
Thus, the assistance provided by Coast Guard Region 4 enabled the local residents to access water for their daily needs.
The Coast Guard Region 4 expected to ease residents’ difficulties amid the ongoing drought and set their mind at rest so that they could continue to contribute to the country’s economic development and sovereignty protection.
|
|
| Officials of the Navy Region 5 Command transport 130,000 liters of fresh water to Hon Chuoi Island. Photo: Van Dinh / Tuoi Tre |
The Navy Region 5 Command also dispatched a vessel to transport 130,000 liters of fresh water from Phu Quoc Island off southern Kien Giang Province to Hon Chuoi Island on March 24 and 25.
Hon Chuoi Island is nearly 32 kilometers west of the mainland and some seven square kilometers in area.
Like us on Facebook or follow us on X to get the latest news about Vietnam!
