03 Nov 20 Vietnamnet Source With the current data and technology, when weather patterns that can cause heavy rains appear, Vietnam can predict large-scale heavy rains in mountainous areas 1-2 days in advanceDirector General of the National General Directorate of Meteorology and Hydrology Tran H...
Fundamental changes needed in disaster forecast and response: Expert
26 Oct 20 Vietnam News Agency talks to Trần Tân Văn, Director of the Việt Nam Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources, about the serious landslides in central region that have resulted in great losses in human life and property. What are the causes of the devastating landslides we ...
Mekong Delta takes preventive measures against saline intrusion in next dry season
20 Oct 20 Vietnamnews Source HCM CITY — Local authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have begun taking measures to cope with the effects of saltwater intrusion and drought in the upcoming 2020-21 dry season. In recent years, the delta, the country's largest rice, fruit and seafood producer,...