The highest salinity level during this period would be lower than the same time last year. Meanwhile, salinity level in some areas of Long An and Ca Mau provinces will remain approximately as high as last week.
Localities are advised to store water as soon as they can during low tide and check salinity levels when watering their fruit crops to avoid damage. In Vinh Long Province, low water level and high salinity has affected people's life and production. More than 17,400 hectares of crops in this province has been hit.