Mekong Delta braces for salt intrusionVietNamNet Bridge – Authorities and people living in the coastal areas of the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta have taken several measures to prevent saltwater intrusion, including building of dams. Agricultural officials construct a temporary dam to prevent salt intrusion in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang. In Tien Giang Province, saltwater has intruded 20km inland and is expected to surge 30-40km by the middle of this month. The sub-department has drafted a plan to prevent saltwater intrusion this year and is waiting for approval from the People’s Committee. Last year, saltwater intrusion was not severe in Hau Giang Province and did not affect agricultural production much, according to the sub-department.

Source: VietNamNet News March 09, 2018 10:52 UTC