The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang has taken measures to supply water for daily use to more households in areas affected by saltwater intrusion to ensure no one has to buy water at high prices.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Steering Centre for the Urban Flood Control Programme has sought the People’s Committee’s approval to build five more underground reservoirs using Japanese Crosswave technology to prevent floods in the city.
The People’s Committee of the southwestern province of Tay Ninh has approved an irrigation planning scheme for the 2016-2025 period, with a vision to 2035, with total investment of nearly 3.59 trillion VND (around 158 million USD).