Dyke

The road-dyke also helps connect economic centres of districts in the eastern part of Ben Tre, facilitating the exploitation of local resources for socio-economic development in combination with enhancing security-defence in the coastal areas, the official said./. … [Read more...] about Ben Tre inaugurates sea dyke to prevent saline intrusion

Below zero-degree Celsius temperature has left frozen and thick fog in Lao Cai Province’s Sa Pa tourist site, Lang Son Province’s Mau Son tourist destination and some places in Ha Giang Province’s Dong Van- Meo Vac stone plateau, Khau Pha Pass in Mu Cang Chai District of Yen Bai Province, Son La Province’s Bac Yen District, etc.  Recently, a huge number of visitors have flocked to Sa Pa Town in Lao Cai Province and O Quy Ho Mountain Pass in Lai Chau Province’s Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province to enjoy rare phenomenon of snowfall, causing serious traffic congestion.  According to Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tam Duong District Mr. Sung Lu Pao, despite temperature falling below 3 degrees Celsius in some places, there has been no cattle deaths as they have been kept inside cages while people have consolidated breeding facilities and kept animals warm.  Besides, the Department of Education and Training of Tam Duong … [Read more...] about Freezing weather impacts on outdoor production activities of people

Streets in HCM City are usually flooded because of rain or high tide. — VNA/VNS Photo An HiếuViet Nam News HCM CITY —  HCM City is seeking funds for 17 flood-control and wastewater treatment projects because of a city budget shortfall, authorities said at a meeting on Thursday. … [Read more...] about HCM City seeks funds for waste water treatment, flood-prevention projects

“The total financial loss is estimated to be about VND30 trillion ($1.3 billion). However, this statistic remains insufficient. The storms and floods will continue to leave a long-term aftermath that cannot be calculated with just figures. So many people have lost their livelihoods and had to leave their home lands for other locations to live,” Hiep said. “I think it may take over 10 years for many to resume their normal lives.” … [Read more...] about Flood-proof homes saving the day for central coast families

Stressing that every effort must be expended to make sure that households in the Mekong region won’t have to suffer from lack of clean freshwater to use in their daily life, the Government leader urged for more measures to store larger amount of freshwater in a “proactive” manner at all levels, besides crafting plans to immediately relieve not only people’s needs but also water for crops, fruit orchards, and livestock in emergency situations. … [Read more...] about PM Phúc urged adaptation to salt intrusion in Mekong Delta