The land erosion problem in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has assumed drastic proportions, officials warned the region’s residents at a meeting held on Monday. Organized by the General Department of Disaster Prevention under the Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, the meeting spelt out the extent of the problem in detail. The ministry said there were 562 erosion locations with total length of 786 kilometers. This included 55 “critically dangerous” locations that are 173 kilometers long, 140 “dangerous” locations 97 kilometers long, and 367 “normal” erosion spots 516 kilometers long. Deputy agriculture minister Hoang Van Thang told the meeting that land erosion was exacerbated due to climate change impacts, infrastructure development and population growth. However, Tang Quoc Chinh, general director of the disaster management department, noted that erosion had actually worsened exponentially since 2010, after China completed several … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta land erosion set to worsen, residents warned
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Landslides-erosions in Mekong Delta put on map
A map of landslides and erosions along riverbanks and coasts in the Mekong Delta was introduced at a conference held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in Hanoi on June 18. A map of landslides and erosions along riverbanks and coasts in the Mekong Delta was introduced at a conference held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in Hanoi on June 18. The map provides locations, images and video clips of eroded sites, especially serious landslides, via the Geographic Information System Resources (GEBGIS), thus helping set forth solutions to prevent and reduce losses caused by the natural disaster. It has been made in the wake of serious erosion in the region, which has threatened human life and property of the State and local residents, and adversely impacted sustainable socio-economic development in areas along riverbanks and coasts. The map was built using part of the Government’s funding of 1.5 trillion VND (66 … [Read more...] about Landslides-erosions in Mekong Delta put on map
Landslides in Mekong Delta get more severe
Landslides in Mekong Delta get more severeVan Huynh Five houses collapse after a landslide along the O Mon River’s in Can Tho City on May 21 - PHOTO: LE HOANG VU CAN THO – Landslides across the Mekong Delta region are getting more unpredictable and increasing in terms of location and speed, according to the Southern Institute of Water Resources Research. After two landslides along the O Mon River in Can Tho City this month, 12 houses sank into the river, 28 houses collapsed, 35 others were on the brink of sliding, and a long stretch of roads and riverside crops were destroyed. According to the city’s committee for natural disaster prevention-control and search-rescue, the two landslides caused damages of some VND30 billion. The city has provided nearly VND600 million to support affected households. Vung Liem District of Vinh Long Province nearby has also witnessed a serious landslide recently, resulting in several houses falling into the river. Following … [Read more...] about Landslides in Mekong Delta get more severe
International seminar talks Mekong Delta’s tourism vision
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Van Tam said the Mekong Delta is not only a granary but also one of the seven major tourism regions of the country. At the seminar. Photo: tuoitre.vn The number of tourists to the region rose 18.7 percent to 34 million last year, bringing total revenue of over VND 17 trillion (USD 748.9 million), up 26.5 percent annually. Ass. Prof. Nguyen Khac Cuong, from the Government Office, said the government has issued a number of documents directing the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta adaptive to climate change, adding that it is the first time the State, consultant units and banks have worked together in the effort. Nguyen Huu Thien, an independent ecological expert, suggested incorporating tourism into socio-economic development plans of localities, with attention given to regional connectivity, tourism development in combination with clean agricultural production, among others. … [Read more...] about International seminar talks Mekong Delta’s tourism vision
Int’l seminar talks Mekong Delta’s tourism vision
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Van Tam said the Mekong Delta is not only a granary but also one of the seven major tourism regions of the country. The number of tourists to the region rose 18.7 percent to 34 million last year, bringing total revenue of over VND17 trillion ($748.9 million ), up 26.5 percent annually. Associate Prof. Nguyen Khac Cuong, from the Government Office, said the government has issued a number of documents directing the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta adaptive to climate change, adding that it is the first time the State, consultant units and banks have worked together in the effort. Nguyen Huu Thien, an independent ecological expert, suggested incorporating tourism into socio-economic development plans of localities, with attention given to regional connectivity, tourism development in combination with clean agricultural production, among others. Christopher Malone, Managing Director of the … [Read more...] about Int’l seminar talks Mekong Delta’s tourism vision