Water level drops 40m, Hoa Binh lake shows unprecedented scene

The water level in Hoa Binh reservoir (Hoa Binh hydroelectric reservoir) has dropped more than 40 meters compared to when the flood was released, many areas have exposed the bottom, revealing mounds of soil and rocks.

In early June, the water level of Hoa Binh reservoir dropped to a record low compared to the time of flood discharge. Photo: DANG TINH

Water levels have dropped, leaving many areas with exposed bottoms, affecting people's lives. Photo: DANG TINH

At Bich Ha port area, Thung Nai commune, Cao Phong district (Hoa Binh), there are few tourists due to low water level. Photo: DANG TINH

Ms. Bui Thi Ha, owner of a water shop at Thung Nai port, shared: "The shop is often closed due to lack of customers, while every year this season there are many customers and ships coming and going." Photo: DANG TINH

The place that used to be a bustling hub for boats taking tourists to visit Coconut Island, Thac Bo Pagoda... is now deserted. Photo: DANG TINH

The shallow water makes it impossible for vehicles to access, and tourism and transportation activities are disrupted. During the dry season every year, the lake water level drops, but ships can still enter and exit the dock to pick up passengers. This year, the water level is low, and ships cannot dock. Photo: DANG TINH

Similarly, in Hien Luong commune, Da Bac district (Hoa Binh), the water level in the lake bed dropped, revealing strips of land and cliffs. Photo: DANG TINH

Mr. Bui Van Ky, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hien Luong Commune, added that this situation is seriously affecting the lives and production of local people. "In this situation, the commune government has proactively advised people to use water resources economically and reasonably. At the same time, people have also been encouraged to switch to secondary economic activities such as growing vegetables on newly exposed land, or exploiting available resources in a sustainable manner," said Mr. Ky. Photo: DANG TINH

Hoa Binh Lake - the largest artificial lake in Southeast Asia was formed after the construction of the Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Plant on the Da River. With a length of 230 km, with a capacity of 9.45 billion m3 of water, the lake stretches through districts and cities of Hoa Binh province (70 km): Hoa Binh city, Cao Phong, Da Bac, Mai Chau, Tan Lac to Son La province.

VN (according to Vietnamnet)

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