Saltwater intrusion in Mekong Delta to decrease in late April
Saltwater intrusion on the Mekong River is forecast to gradually abate from April 24-30, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
A steel dam on the Rach Gia-Ha Tien canal in Kien Luong district, Kien Giang province, to store freshwater (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Saltwater intrusion on the Mekong River is forecast to gradually abate from April 24-30, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Water with a salinity of 4% would intrude 40-45km in the Vam Co Dongand Vam Co Tay rivers and 20-25km in the Cua Tieu and Cua Dai rivers.
During the same period, water with a salinity level of four gramme per litremay encroach 20-25km deep into the Co Chien River, 18-22km into the Hau Riverand 40-45km into the Cai Lon River.
As reported by the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, thelevel of saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta during the dry season of2022-2023 is projected to be similar to that of the previous year.
Localities in the Mekong Delta are urged to promptly followhydro-meteorological forecast updates and take proactive measures to preventand combat saline intrusion.
They must take advantage of low tides to store fresh water for agriculture anddaily life.
It is recommended that farmers limit irrigation to minimise production losses.Before delivering water to crops, salinity must be monitored in areas wherefruit trees have high economic value and poor salt tolerance./.
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A steel dam on the Rach Gia-Ha Tien canal in Kien Luong district, Kien Giang province, to store freshwater (Photo: VNA) 
