Thousands of people in Cu Lao Cham or Cham Islands in the central province of Quang Nam are facing the severe fresh water shortage amid the hot weather. Le Thi Nhut, a local resident, said she had to get up at around 3 am to take water from a mountainous area which is some three kilometres from her home. Cham Islands Over the four days, the water tank in Bai Bim area has almost dried. Vo Phuc Sinh’s family is in the same situation. Every day, he has to come to the mountain to wash and then transports water home. According to Ngo Tan Hung, vice chairman of Tan Hiep Commune, the islands are suffering from long droughts which have worsened the lack of water. Meanwhile, the high number of visitors means more pressure on the islands’ environment, including the islands limited fresh water supply in the summer, litter, sewage, and exhausting seafood resources. Over recent days, the water tank in the Bai Bim area was temporarily closed so that local authorities can check … [Read more...] about Cham islanders struggling with fresh water shortage
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Fresh water shortage threatens An Biên coastal district
AN BIÊN — A shortage of clean water is threatening 4,000 families living in An Biên coastal District, the Mekong Delta province of Kiên Giang. Although a water supply project started in the district last year, due to limited funding it could only supply water for around 5,000 households in five communes of the district. The VNĐ147 billion (US$3.4 million) project was funded by the World Bank, to which Kiên Giang Province contributed 19 per cent. Nearly 4,000 other households in the district still lack access to clean water, according to Nguyễn Thanh Bình, director of Kiên Giang Province's Clean Water Centre. Most of the households in need of clean water were living far from main roads, he said, adding that in many rural areas, it was difficult to build water pipes, so these areas were not included in the project. Lê Thị Hạnh, 44, living in Bảy Biển hamlet, Nam Thái A Commune, said her family was one … [Read more...] about Fresh water shortage threatens An Biên coastal district
Fresh water shortage threatens An Bình Islet
A shortage of clean water is threatening 500 residents living on An Bình Islet, three miles from Lý Sơn Island off the coast of Quảng Ngãi Province, due to a faltering desalination plant and lack of rainfall.— VNA/VNS Photo AN BÌNH ISLET, LÝ SƠN ISLANDS — A shortage of clean water is threatening 500 residents living on An Bình Islet, three miles from Lý Sơn Island off the coast of Quảng Ngãi Province, due to a faltering desalination plant and lack of rainfall. Vice chairwoman of Lý Sơn District’s People’s Committee, Phạm Thị Hương, said the islet had reserved water for the 40,000 tourists who had flocked from mainland to the district since early this year. There was just about enough water for daily use among residents on An Bình Islet, and additional water was being shipped from Lý Sơn Island … [Read more...] about Fresh water shortage threatens An Bình Islet
Cu Lao Cham suffers fresh water shortage
Cu Lao Cham Island in the central province of Quang Nam is facing the severe shortage of fresh water partially due to the on-going drought. The drought ravaging the island since June 30 has led to the higher water demand, particularly in the context of high numbers of tourists. The lack of water has affected the island during the dry season for many years. Tourists on Cu Lam Cham Island On the rainy season, the water amount of local streams such as Bai Bim and Bai Huong are basically enough for the islanders, but during the dry season from April to August, the water level often sharply drops. Up to 50 percent of local residents use underground water daily. However, because of the island’s characteristics, underground water in the Hon Lao area provides an insufficient 1,263 cubic metres per day, said Tran Tan Dung, secretary of Tan Hiep Commune. Besides the water insufficiency, the water quality is also a matter of concern. According to a report from Da Nang … [Read more...] about Cu Lao Cham suffers fresh water shortage
$263,285 spent on fresh water in schools in Mekong delta
The association in coordination with Novaland Group have signed an agreement to carry out program to supply fresh water in 27 schools in Tan Tru District in Long An province. According to the agreement, Novaland Group will give over VND2.3 billion to buy 346 water filtering machines for school. It is expected that students and teachers of 27 schools in Tan Tru District will enjoy fresh water in the new school year. Before, the program had been run in 52 schools in Thanh Phu District in Ben Tre with 516 water filters. At present, schools in rural areas and disadvantaged districts in the Mekong delta are facing shortage of fresh water; accordingly supplying fresh water to teachers and students is a humanitarian program.By THAI PHUONG – Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: Sponsoring Association for Poor Patients fresh water schools Mekong delta Ben Tre … [Read more...] about $263,285 spent on fresh water in schools in Mekong delta