Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long inspects the operation of the largest irrigation project in the Mekong Delta.

In An Giang, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long worked with the unit operating the Cai Lon - Cai Be irrigation system, listening to reports on results and issues that need to be resolved.

Effectively control water resources to protect production.

During his working visit to An Giang province, attending the National Unity Day celebration in Chau Thanh commune (on the afternoon of November 14th), Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long visited and worked with the operating unit of the Cai Lon - Cai Be irrigation system. This is the largest irrigation system in the Mekong Delta, playing a crucial role in regulating water resources, controlling salinity, and serving agricultural production and the socio -economic life of the people.

Representatives from the Southern Irrigation Exploitation Company Limited reported on the operation results of the Cai Lon - Cai Be irrigation system and the issues that need to be resolved to the delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long. Photo: Trung Chanh.

Representing the operating management unit, Mr. Le Tu Do, Deputy General Director of the Southern Irrigation Exploitation Company Limited, reported on the results of the operation of the Cai Lon - Cai Be irrigation system, especially during the 2024-2025 dry season. This system has been effective in controlling salinity, protecting over 340,000 hectares of rice, crops, and aquaculture, helping people in the area maintain stable production.

According to statistics from localities benefiting from the Cai Lon - Cai Be project, despite difficulties due to unfavorable weather, natural disasters such as storms and saltwater intrusion, agricultural production still met and exceeded the set plan. In An Giang province (formerly part of Kien Giang province), over 105,000 hectares of summer-autumn rice in 2025 have been harvested, with an average yield of 5.62 tons/ha. 34,000 hectares of autumn-winter rice have been planted, with over 27,500 hectares currently being harvested. The area for aquaculture reached 119,492 hectares, exceeding the plan by 101%, mainly shrimp farming in ponds and rice paddies.

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The above figures demonstrate the significant effectiveness of the Cai Lon - Cai Be system in regulating salinity and freshwater levels, draining floodwaters, and storing freshwater, helping to stabilize production and livelihoods in the downstream area.

Improve infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency.

However, the current coordination of irrigation system operation faces several difficulties, including conflicting water usage needs across different sub-regions, a lack of synchronization in auxiliary works and technical infrastructure, and incomplete investment in some projects, affecting the system's operational efficiency, particularly in controlling saltwater intrusion.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long highly appreciated the effectiveness of the Cai Lon - Cai Be irrigation project and requested relevant agencies to continue improving the irrigation system for the Mekong Delta region, enhancing the effectiveness of disaster prevention and control. Photo: Trung Chanh.

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Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long highly appreciated the effectiveness of the Cai Lon - Cai Be irrigation project and requested relevant agencies to continue improving the irrigation system, enhancing the capacity to prevent drought, water shortages, and saltwater intrusion. The Deputy Prime Minister also requested the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the People's Committees of the Mekong Delta provinces to prioritize the allocation of funds and promote investment in supporting projects and related technical infrastructure.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long's visit demonstrates the Government's special attention to developing irrigation systems and ensuring water security for the Mekong Delta region, an area predicted to be most severely impacted by climate change.

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