Scientists forecast saline intrusion to come early this year in Mekong Delta
Scientists forecasted early saline intrusion advising them to accumulate water for daily activities and crops.
VN actively responds to saltwater intrusion, drought
The Mekong Delta has faced saline intrusion since December last year, while the Central Highlands are entering its dry season. This calls for proper solutions from the local authorities to help citizens cope with the harsh situation.
Irigation system in Mekong Delta in a rush to ensure proposed schedule
Nearly 400 workers, engineers and project management staff of the Cai Lon-Cai Be irrigation system are in a hurry to complete the work’s first phase in the southern Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang.
Climate change impacts on agriculture in Mekong Delta
Agriculture is an important sector of Vietnam especially the Mekong Delta, considered as the 'Rice bowl' of Vietnam; however, climate change and drought have made serious impacts on agriculture in the region.
Ministry requests to increase dissemination of environment protection in 2020
In the document to its divisions across the country, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment requested to organize activities to disseminate information of environment protection.
Nearly 30,000 hectares of rice crops lost due to salinity, drought
More than 29,700 hectares of rice crops in the Mekong Delta were completely damaged due to ongoing drought and saline intrusion, yesterday reported the Irrigation General Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Saltwater expected to penetrate 100km inland in Mekong Delta
The Southern Institute of Water Resources Research warned that saltwater would threaten the Mekong Delta from February 8-12 with the highest salinity.
Breeders in Mekong Delta suffer heavy losses from massive shrimp die-offs
Breeders in the Mekong Delta have suffered heavy losses from massive shrimp die-offs due to white spot disease while scientists are finding treatment to help farmers to minimize the loss.
Mekong delta faces severe salinization
Early March, gradual saltwater intrusion in coastal provinces in the Mekong Delta is threatening to the primary production system and daily activities.
Mekong delta prompt salinity, drought prevention
In these days, the Mekong delta is facing drought while in the coastal provinces of Tien Giang, Kien Giang, Ben Tre intrusion of saline water threatens agricultural production and water source for daily activities.
Ben Tre province short of coconut
With vast gardens of green coconut trees, Ben Tre Province in the Mekong Delta is considered the capital of coconuts in Vietnam. Yet, this year, the province is short of the fruit.