Drought, saltwater intrusion threatens farming, local life in Mekong Delta
Saline intrusion has occurred earlier than normal in the Mekong Delta and is expected to affect a greater area this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
In a report submitted to the Prime Minister on February 13, the minister said saltwater intrusion is at a peak now since the beginning of the dry season. Saltwater intrusion will seriously affect local agricultural production and daily life of residents. It is forecast that the situation will not improve until the end of April.
