Mekong Delta locals respond to drought and saltwater intrusion

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17/04/2020   13:17 (GMT+07:00)

Since drought and saltwater intrusion are becoming severe in the Mekong Delta in the dry season, localities in the region have actively developed plans, scenarios, and implemented solutions to prevent and control drought and saltwater intrusion.

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Since drought and saltwater intrusion are becoming severe in the Mekong Delta in the dry season, localities in the region have actively developed plans, scenarios, and implemented solutions to prevent and control drought and saltwater intrusion.

A parched rice field in My Nhon commune, Ba Tri district, Ben Tre (Photo: VNA)

Drought and saltwater intrusion have affected about 20,000ha of rice in Ben Tre (Photo: VNA)

Saltwater intrusion damages watermelon crops in My Nhon and Thuy An communes, Ba Tri district, Ben Tre (Photo: VNA)

Damaged watermelon field (Photo: VNA)

Affected rice in in My Nhon and Thuy An communes, Ba Tri district, Ben Tre (Photo:VNA)

Drought and saltwater intrusion have affected about 40,000ha of rice in the Mekong Delta (Photo: VNA)

 

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