Laos starts construction on Don Sahong hydropower projectVietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam, which is located on the lower course of the Mekong River, is expected to see fish resources decline and erosion and saline intrusion increase because of the new hydropower plant in Laos. KPL News has reported that the commencement ceremony of the construction of Don Sahong hydropower plant took place on August 16 in Champasak in the south of Laos. This is the second hydropower dam on the Mekong River built by Laos. The construction of Don Sahong hydropower plant began in October 2015 with 8 percent of the construction works fulfilled. However, since Don Sahong is situated on the mainstream of thevMekong, the project has been facing strong opposition from international organizations and neighboring countries on the lower course of Mekong.

Source: VietNamNet News August 26, 2016 03:00 UTC