Saltwater intrusion in Mekong Delta to decrease in late April

A steel dam on the Rach Gia-Ha Tien canal in Kien Luong district, Kien Giang province, to store freshwater (Photo: VNA)

Water with a salinity of 4% would intrude 40-45km in the Vam Co Dong and 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 litre may encroach 20-25km deep into the Co Chien River, 18-22km into the Hau River and 40-45km into the Cai Lon River.

As reported by the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the level of saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta during the dry season of 2022-2023 is projected to be similar to that of the previous year.

Localities in the Mekong Delta are urged to promptly follow hydro-meteorological forecast updates and take proactive measures to prevent and combat saline intrusion.

They must take advantage of low tides to store fresh water for agriculture and daily life.

It is recommended that farmers limit irrigation to minimise production losses. Before delivering water to crops, salinity must be monitored in areas where fruit trees have high economic value and poor salt tolerance./.

VNA