Artists launch charity projects for farmers affected by drought Artists in HCM City have launched charity projects to raise funds for farmers living in the south-central coastal and Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) region  who are suffering from drought during the summer-autumn crops.

Measures sought to minimise drought's impact on rice production

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has called on provinces in the south central coastal and Central Highlands regions to take measures to minimise the impacts of drought on summer-autumn crops.

Water management needs to be flexible Châu Trần Vĩnh, deputy director of the Water Resources Management Department, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, talks to Nhân Dân newspaper about the need to adopt a flexible plan to cope with the severe droughts in the Mekong Delta

Water issues to be severe in many localities: experts Along with Mekong Delta, the central region will suffer prolonged drought and saline intrusion during the rest of this year’s dry season, experts warned.

Forests in Cà Mau at high risk of fire More than 43,500ha of forest in the southern province of Cà Mau is at high risk of fire due to prolonged hot weather, according to the provincial forest management, agricultural and rural development departments.

HCM City prepares to deal with high tides

HCM City is taking measures to prevent flooding caused by high tides that could occur this week, as forecast by the Southern Centre of the Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Department.

Việt Nam foresees water issues in 2020 The Việt Nam Metrological and Hydrological Administration on Friday said water reserves of northern rivers would remain low between February and July.

Saltwater intrusion in Mekong Delta to ease by April

The water level at Cambodia’s great lake Tonle Sap is low so the ability to discharge much water for the delta is not high.

Việt Nam aims to ensure water security by 2030

The strategy aims to foster innovations and build action plans to ensure water resources for farming, socio-economic development and daily use.  

Hòa Bình dam sounds drought warnings as water level hits record low Hòa Bình hydropower dam, the largest in Việt Nam and second in Southeast Asia, has posted its lowest water level since operations started, triggering fears of drought and electricity shortages.