Prolonged heatwave in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan over the past three months has led to drought, forcing many localities to suspend plant and animal farming.


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Ninh Thuan usually faces water scarcity
{keywords}A small pond was newly dug to seek water
{keywords}To cope with drought, Ninh Thuan is taking urgent measures, including prioritising water for daily ​use and livestock
{keywords}Pipes and machine are used to pump water from remaining water bodies in the province
{keywords}A makeshift water pumping system
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Ninh Thuan is also working to move livestock, including cattle,  goats and sheep, to lowland areas near rivers to minimise drought impacts

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Sheep are grazing in an area that is drying out
{keywords}Sheep are seeking food among water pipes. The province is home to more than 415,000 head of horn livestock, including over 112,000 cows, 3,800 buffaloes, 138,000 goats and 160,000 sheep
{keywords}​Drought has led to a shortage of water and food for livestock farming, killing a number of animals in Ninh Thuan since the year's beginning
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