The Da Nang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has asked for more active support from its counterpart in neighbouring Quang Nam Province to accelerate the construction of a temporary water dam with sandbags to height of 3.2m on the Quang Hue River which runs through the province’s Dai Loc District, in order to help reduce in the salinity levels of the Da Nang-based Cau Do (Red Bridge) River.

Simply put, such a dam aims to increase the water flow discharged into to the Vu Gia River, thus contributing to ensure water supplies for pumping stations of Dai Loc and Dien Ban areas of Quang Nam Province, and reduce saline intrusion at the intake of raw water into the Cau Do water plant.

Also, the dam helps ensure that the majority of the water sourced from the Vu Gia River will be released into the Yen River where the Da Nang’s An Trach Dam is located. The Da Nang Water Supply Company (DAWACO) has taken the initiative to source water from the An Trach Dam to ensure the delivery of adequate tap water for homes and businesses across the city.

It is expected that Da Nang will face significant risk of severe drought, salinity intrusion and water shortage in the coming time, especially during the peak period of summer season. The building of the temporary water dam is a must-do.

Besides, temporary anti-saline intrusion dams on the Cam Le River will be constructed so as to prevent the Cau Do River from saline intrusion, and ensure a sufficient amount of water for domestic purposes at all times.

By HOANG HIEP- Translated by A.T