Salinity intrusion is leading to freshwater troubles in coastal Vietnam
In recent years, increased salinity intrusion in the Mekong Delta, due to changing climate and fluctuations in river water levels especially during the dry season in coastal regions, has affected agriculture especially rice farming livelihoods. Salinity intrusion has also severely affected domestic water supplies. Saltwater intrusion can contaminate freshwater aquifers with saline water and affect drinking water supply.
Pham Tran Lan Phuong
