Mekong River water level rises, La Nina lasts through May
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Mekong River water level tends to increase, reported the Southern Institute of Irrigation Science on May 7.
Currentlly, the water level at Kratie station in Cambodia reaches 8.7 meters, 0.5 meter higher than the water level at the end of April, 0.25 to 2.12 meter higher than the same period in the last four dry seasons. The water volume at Bien Ho Lake (Gia Lai Province) is about 1.94 billion cubic meters, 0.11 billion - 0.78 billion cubic meter higher than during the last four dry seasons.
It is forecast that the Mekong Delta localities will continue to face moderate rainfalls of about 30-40mm. La Nina's climate pattern is forecast to last through May.