Tien River water turns red with silt, people take advantage of the opportunity to catch fish and shrimp

In recent days, in the upper reaches of the Tien River (Dong Thap Province), the water has begun to rise rapidly and turn a muddy red color, and river products such as shrimp, fish, etc. have also appeared in large numbers. According to local people, this is a sign that this year's flood season will come earlier and bring more benefits than in recent years.

Having lived by fishing for more than 30 years, old farmer Dao Van Duong, residing in Thuong Thoi Tien town, Hong Ngu district ( Dong Thap ) understands very well the seasonal changes and transformations of the Mekong River. Mr. Duong said that the Tien River water changes from clear to red, meaning it is carrying alluvium from upstream, and accordingly, shrimp, crab, fish, prawns... also appear in large numbers. Taking advantage of this opportunity, since the beginning of June until now, he and many local people have been clinging to the river to make a living.

"Every day, I catch 5-6kg of fish and shrimp. Besides improving my meals, I also sell them at the market. Hopefully, this year the flood season will come early and bring many products, so that farmers in the border area can have more income," Mr. Duong shared.

The water turns red and the silt is cloudy.

According to Director of Dong Thap Province Hydrometeorological Station Khuong Le Binh, the water level measured at Tan Chau station on June 9 was 1.12m, 0.07m higher than yesterday; at Hong Ngu City station (Hong Ngu canal), the water level measured was 1.02m, 0.07m higher than yesterday....

People take advantage of fishing to earn extra income on Hong Ngu canal, Hong Ngu district, Dong Thap province. Photo: VB

According to the Dong Thap Province Hydrometeorological Station, the water level in the middle reaches of the Mekong River, including Laos and Cambodia, is 0.5 to 1.5 meters higher than the same period last year. The water level in other places in Dong Thap Province mainly changes according to the tides... This year's flood season is forecast to come earlier than the same period last year.

TIN HUY

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nuoc-song-tien-chuyen-mau-do-duc-phu-sa-nguoi-dan-tranh-thu-danh-bat-ca-tom-post798854.html