Vietnam’s Mekong Delta faces new saline intrusion wave
Salt water may intrude into the Vam Co Dong and Vam Co Tay Rivers by 90-120 kilometers each
Vietnamese official proposes diverting water from Saigon, Dong Nai Rivers to Mekong Delta to address saline intrusion
The proposition is believed to be feasible
Heat takes UV index to dangerous levels in Vietnam’s southern region
In the southeastern region, some places will experience temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius
Vietnam agriculture ministry puts sluice gate into temporary operation in Mekong Delta
The sluice gate has been basically competed after 15 months of construction
Da Nang water firm proposes constructing $17mn salinity prevention work integrated with bridge
The salinity prevention work will be integrated with a bridge measuring 294 meters long and 12.75 meters wide
Farmer’s reservoir soothes thirst in Vietnam’s salinity-hit Mekong Delta
Drought and salinity have taken a heavy toll on farmers in the delta over the past several years
Mekong Delta provinces get $170,000 for saline intrusion control
The ongoing drought in the Mekong Delta is regarded as one of the century’s worst droughts
How Vietnam is battling one of the century’s worst droughts
All forces are joining hands to cope with the calamities
Southern Vietnam faces severe saline intrusion
Facilities transforming salt water into water suitable for farming and household use are held out as a solution