According to the Department of Irrigation, in the face of intense heat and extreme weather conditions caused by climate change, agricultural production in the province has and will face many difficulties and challenges when dams, rivers, streams and key irrigation works are at low levels. It is expected that the whole province has about 18.095 to 22.535 hectares of crops at risk of drought and water shortage, affecting productivity. Areas lacking water are concentrated mainly at the tail of the canal and at the foot of high fields that are difficult to irrigate.
Farmers in Quang Luu commune (Quang Xuong) take care of spring-summer crops.
In order to ensure the water source for irrigation of crops and agricultural production, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and local authorities have been closely coordinating with irrigation companies and units to strictly implement the regulations. plans for irrigation and drought control from the end of the spring crop to the 2023 crop. At the same time, specifically assign staff to monitor and inspect the fields, strengthen the area's banks and plots to avoid water loss causing local water shortages.
Crop area in Tri Nang commune (Lang Chanh) is located in an area at risk of water shortage.
Implement strict control of salinity in saline intrusion affected areas before taking water; close and open sluices at estuaries reasonably to keep fresh water, prevent salinity, take advantage of storing water in ponds, irrigation canals, and header canals to prevent local drought. In addition, sectors and localities need to regulate and distribute water rationally and economically, so as not to let the phenomenon of water loss or rampant collection cause waste.
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