Vietnam's Mekong Delta Faces Severe Salinity Intrusion in 2026-27 Dry Season
Vietnam's Mekong Delta is bracing for severe salinity intrusion during the 2026-27 dry season, with early forecasts indicating potential impacts on approximately 85,800 hectares of rice and 45,000 hectares of fruit crops. The early end of the rainy season due to strong El Niño is a primary concern.
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