Where is saltwater intrusion a problem

The Cái Lớn Sluice on the eponymous river in Kiên Giang Province has proved effective in mitigating saltwater intrusion impacts. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang HCM CITY — Proactive prevention measures and “proper” restructuring of crop cultivation in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have proved effective in mitigating saline intrusion in the 2021-22 dry season. With the onset of the rainy season in the delta, the country’s largest rice, fruit and seafood producer, the saltwater intrusion has been declined significantly, local reports say. The delta normally faces saltwater intrusion in the dry season which lasts from December to April, severely impacting agricultural production and the lives of locals. To cope with saltwater intrusion in the just concluded dry season, farmers implemented various prevention measures as advised by local authorities, including building temporary saltwater prevention dams and storing fresh water. Farmer Hai Huệ has a 5,000sq.m durian orchard in Cai Lậy … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta mitigates saltwater intrusion damages

Local people in central Thừa Thiên-Huế Province's Nam Đông District have to wash clothes in a pool of water near their houses due to water shortage. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoRE) has called on provinces and cities nationwide to increase the conservation of groundwater resources. MoNRE said that many localities have been working to protect groundwater resources by limiting exploitation, filling in unused wells, and controlling drilling and exploration activities, which has helped prevent dropping groundwater levels, saltwater intrusion, and land subsidence in urban and delta areas, especially big cities like Hà Nội and HCM City, the Mekong Delta, and some coastal provinces. However, it also pointed out that one of the main causes of land subsidence and groundwater pollution, degradation and exhaustion was a lack of attention to geological exploration, mineral mining and construction activities. In its written request, the … [Read more...] about Ministry urges conservation of groundwater resources

Embankments built to create mud flats for growing mangrove forests in Kiên Giang Province’s Hòn Đất District. — VNA/VNS Photo Lê Huy Hải KIÊN GIANG — The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Kiên Giang is soliciting investment in 55 projects meant to cope with climate change and prevent natural disasters and coastal and riverine erosion. The newly approved projects include 14 in transportation, 15 in agriculture and irrigation, 20 in water supply, two in water drainage, three in wastewater treatment, and one in solid waste treatment. One of the transport projects includes building a 3.1km road along the western coast of Phú Quốc Island at a cost of VNĐ2.2 trillion (US$86 million). Another is an erosion-prevention embankment along Vịnh Thuận Yên beach in Hà Tiên City. The 6.3km dyke will cost VNĐ640 billion ($27 million) and help cope with climate change and seawater rise, beautify the city’s urban area and foster tourism. Kiên Giang has mobilised investment from various … [Read more...] about Kiên Giang seeks investments for 55 projects to mitigate natural disasters

Embankments built to create mud flats for growing mangrove forests in Kien Giang ’s Hon Dat district. (Photo: VNA) Kien Giang (VNA) - The southern province of Kien Giang is calling for investment in 55 projects meant to cope with climate change and prevent natural disasters and coastal and riverine erosion . The newly approved projects include 14 in transportation, 15 in agriculture and irrigation, 20 in water supply, two in water drainage, three in wastewater treatment, and one in solid waste treatment. One of the transport projects will build a 3.1km road along the western coast of Phu Quoc island at a cost of 2.2 trillion VND (86 million USD). Another is an erosion-prevention embankment along Vinh Thuan Yen beach in Ha Tien city. The 6.3km dyke will cost 640 billion VND (27 million USD) and help cope with climate change and seawater rise, beautify the city’s urban area and foster tourism. Kien Giang has mobilised investment from various sources in recent years … [Read more...] about Kien Giang calls for investments in 55 projects to mitigate natural disasters

Largest food producer, exporter The Mekong Delta boasts huge potential and advantages for agricultural development and is one of the largest, most fertile plains in Southeast Asia in particular, and the world in general. It is Vietnam’s largest producer and exporter of ​​food, aquatic products, and fruits – contributing about 50 percent of rice output, 95 percent of rice exports, nearly 65 percent ​​of aquaculture production, 60 percent of fish exports and nearly 70 percent of all fruits. Harvesting rice in Can Tho The Mekong Delta’s rice output has increased from 4.5 million tonnes in 1976 to nearly 25 million tonnes. In 2017, the prime minister issued Resolution 120 to promote the Mekong Delta’s climate-smart sustainable development, which set goals to 2050 and a vision to 2100 for the region’s prosperity and safe, sustainable development. Policies for the region were improved, focusing on sustainable agricultural development and modernization, urban and … [Read more...] about Transport infrastructure development key to Mekong Delta growth

At a seminar on using science and technology to improve agricultural productivity and quality held in Can Tho city last week, Deputy Minister Tran Van Tung said the Mekong Delta plays an important role in the country’s agricultural production, contributing 55 percent of the country’s rice output, 69 percent of seafood and 70 percent of fruits. It also accounts for more than 90 percent of rice exports and 60 percent of seafood exports. But much of it is sold as raw products at low value. Inconsistent quality is a problem that plagues the region. Climate change and global integration have also adversely impacted the delta’s agricultural production, Tung said. Droughts, floods and saltwater intrusion, often an impact of climate change, have greatly affected productivity and quality. In this context, besides finding measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change and mapping out programs and policies to speed up restructuring of the sector, quickly ramping up the use of … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s agricultural sector urged to modernize technology

Investigators looking into the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet are examining whether it was due to intentional action on the flight deck, with no evidence found of a technical malfunction, two people briefed on the matter said. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on Tuesday that flight data from one of the Boeing 737-800's black boxes indicated that someone in the cockpit intentionally crashed the plane, citing people familiar with the preliminary assessment of U.S. officials. Boeing Co, the maker of the jet, and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) declined to comment and referred questions to Chinese regulators. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), which is leading the investigation, did not respond immediately to a request for comment. The Boeing 737-800, en route from Kunming to Guangzhou, crashed on March 21 in the mountains of the Guangxi region, after a sudden plunge from cruising altitude, killing all 123 passengers and nine crew … [Read more...] about China Eastern crash probe eyes intentional action – sources