Mekong Delta: Saltwater intrusion no longer affects production, warning of major high tides

On June 8, according to the Southern Institute of Water Resources Research, heavy rains and increased flow from the upper Mekong River to the delta have made saltwater intrusion no longer likely to affect agricultural production and people's lives in the Mekong Delta region.

Accordingly, during the week, rain appeared in most of the Mekong Delta from 60-80mm, in some places more than 170mm. Next week, it is forecasted that there will continue to be widespread rain with rainfall from 50-80mm in many places in the Mekong Delta.

Heavy rain on the evening of May 27, 2025 flooded many roads in Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.

Widespread rains and increased upstream flow of the Mekong River to the delta mean that saltwater intrusion is no longer likely to affect agricultural production and people's lives. Localities need to strengthen drainage system operations and prevent flooding, especially in low-lying areas.

The operation of the Cai Lon - Cai Be sluice system ( Kien Giang ) helps hundreds of thousands of hectares of agricultural land in the lower Mekong Delta stabilize and proactively produce.

However, the Southern Institute of Water Resources still warns: for the central and coastal areas of the Mekong Delta, it is necessary to operate salinity control works and store water whenever possible. When taking fresh water or irrigating crops, it is necessary to closely check salinity, especially for fruit trees.

The Southern Institute of Water Resources also warned: from June 12 to 14, there will be a large flood tide. In the West Sea, the highest tide peak at Song Doc station is 0.80m, at Xeo Ro station is 0.60m); in the East Sea, the highest tide peak at Ganh Hao station is 1.87m, at Tran De is 1.60m.

VINH TUONG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dbscl-xam-nhap-man-khong-con-anh-huong-den-san-xuat-canh-bao-dot-trieu-cuong-lon-post798614.html