Binh Thuan hit by extreme drought

Due to prolonged hot weather, the water levels in many reservoirs and lakes in the central province of Binh Thuan have dried up. Levels of groundwater have also significantly dropped.

Canals are upgraded to serve the irrigation on dragon fruit cultivation areas in Ham Chinh commune, Ham Thuan Bac district (Source: VNA)

Many dragon fruit cultivation areas in Ham Chinh commune, Ham Thuan Bac district are gradually withering due to drought (Source: VNA)

Many dragon fruit cultivation areas in Ham Chinh commune, Ham Thuan Bac district are withering due to drought (Source: VNA)

Herd of buffaloes graze in Suoi Da lake Ham Thuan Bac district (Source: VNA)

Herd of buffaloes in Suoi Da lake, Ham Thuan Bac district (Source: VNA)

Water in Suoi Da lake, Ham Thuan Bac district is below the dead level (Source: VNA)

Buffaloes on parched land (Source: VNA)

Herd of buffaloes graze in Suoi Da lake Ham Thuan Bac district (Source: VNA)

Herd of buffaloes graze in Suoi Da lake, Ham Thuan Bac district (Source: VNA)

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