43,000 residents in Vietnam's Tien Giang province face water shortage due to drought and salinisation; state of emergency declared.

Thousands of people in Vietnam's Tien Giang province face a severe fresh water shortage due to drought and salinisation. A state of emergency has been declared after a weeks-long heatwave led to saline intrusion, affecting the water supply to 43,000 residents in the Tan Phu Dong area. The crisis has led to crop damage and water rationing, prompting authorities to request relevant agencies to transport fresh water to ponds and reservoirs.

April 06, 2024
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