The delegation inspects the construction and operation of irrigation and saline prevention works in Thu Thua district
The delegation inspects the construction and operation of the irrigation and saline prevention system at Chau Phe, Rach Chanh sluice (Tan An city), Nhut Tao sluice (Tan Tru district), Cay Gao 1 sluice, Rach Dao (Thu Thua district) and Ba Hai Mang canal, Bun Ba Cua canal, Kenh 1 canal (Thanh Hoa district).
Due to the drought, saline intrusion in the province takes place in the system of two rivers Vam Co Dong and Vam Co Tay, the time when salinity occurs in phases during high tides, irrigation works ( culverts) the focal point along 2 rivers has been closed early, the ability to take fresh water for additional is very limited.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Minh Lam (right) directs all levels and sectors not to neglect the work of drought and salt prevention.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Minh Lam said: This year, Long An has actively introduced structural and non-structural solutions, so far it is still guaranteed to have water for production and people living in the province. . However, the Provincial People's Committee also instructed the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to continue coordinating with localities to regularly check salinity, enhance forecasting on rivers, and promote propaganda for the people. join hands to prevent and combat drought and salt.
Reported by Le Ngoc
Translated by NT
