Paradox in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta: Resistance efforts worsen saltwater intrusion
‘Why does our struggle against salinity seem to worsen the problem?’
‘Why does our struggle against salinity seem to worsen the problem?’
Provinces in the region have started taking various measures to tackle saltwater intrusion
Authorities and residents have carried out necessary preparations to cope with high salinity and freshwater shortage
The project is aimed at preventing saltwater intrusion and storing fresh water for agriculture
The Mekong Delta has seen drought and saline intrusion heightening over the past years
Rain will most likely occur in parts of southern Vietnam on the 12th, 16th and 17th of April
Provincial authorities are going to great lengths to mitigate the damage
Extreme weather situations are seen in northern and southern Vietnam
The plant will provide raw water to Ben Tre, Tien Giang, and Long An Provinces in the Mekong Delta
Rainfall in southern Vietnam during the coming months is expected to be higher compared to previous years