The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on January 29 approved a pilot dyke inspection system in Hanoi, Quang Nam and Dong Thap.

The aim of the pilot project is to develop an inspection standard, as well as a training programme, and the transfer of knowledge on dyke inspections and flood warning.

A real-time observation system will also be set up at Phu Ninh dam in central Quang Nam province.

The 729,000 USD project funded by the Dutch Delta Corporation will run until December 31, 2013.-VNA