Vietnam faces annual crop losses of nearly $3 billion due to increased saltwater intrusion, with the Mekong Delta region particularly vulnerable. Factors such as rising sea levels, droughts, and tidal fluctuations exacerbate saltwater levels, impacting arable land and livelihoods. Research from Vietnam’s Environment Ministry indicates potential losses of 70 trillion dong ($2.94 billion), with Ca Mau province among the hardest-hit areas, facing an estimated $665 million loss. Concerns about saline intrusion affecting rice and fruit farms in the Mekong Delta persist, exacerbated by recent heatwaves and low water levels.
Rising Saltwater Infiltration Threatens Vietnam’s Agriculture
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