Falling Red River water levels hurting VN agricultureThe average water level of many parts of the Red River has remarkably reduced in recent years, badly affecting agricultural production and the living conditions of residents in the northern lowland and midland areas. Lower water levels have not only deprived farmlands but also caused problems with waterway transport. Meanwhile, around 33 million cu.m of sand is exploited each year, lowering the river-bed and decreasing the water level. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoàng Văn Thắng said the reduction of the water level of Red river over the past years badly affected agricultural production and daily activities of residents. Irrigation works, pumping stations and dam systems in Hanoi no longer meet the current situation of the Red river.

Source: VietNamNet News March 26, 2017 18:28 UTC