Ninh Thuan province in thirst for water

Prolonged heatwave in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan over the past three months has led to drought, forcing many localities to suspend plant and animal farming.

Ninh Thuan usually faces water scarcity (Photo: VNA)

A small pond was newly dug to seek water (Photo: VNA)

To cope with drought, Ninh Thuan is taking urgent measures, including prioritising water for daily ​use and livestock (Photo: VNA)

Pipes and machine are used to pump water from remaining water bodies in the province (Photo: VNA)

A makeshift water pumping system (Photo: VNA)

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Ninh Thuan is also working to move livestock, including cattle,  goats and sheep, to lowland areas near rivers to minimise drought impacts (Photo: VNA)

Sheep are grazing in an area that is drying out (Photo: VNA)

Sheep are seeking food among water pipes. The province is home to more than 415,000 head of horn livestock, including over 112,000 cows, 3,800 buffaloes, 138,000 goats and 160,000 sheep (Photo: VNA)

​Drought has led to a shortage of water and food for livestock farming, killing a number of animals in Ninh Thuan since the year's beginning (Photo: VNA)

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