Can Tho riverbank erosion increases
The Mekong Delta City of Can Tho has faced more erosion along rivers and canals, damaging many houses.
Can Tho has reported eight cases of erosion in April alone. The latest incidents damaged more than 20 houses, causing losses of around VND12 billion (USD472,441).
Can Tho has reported eight cases of erosion in April alone. The latest incidents damaged more than 20 houses, causing losses of around VND12 billion (USD472,441).
An erosion by Thot Not River
On April 29, four consecutive erosion sites occurred in Can Tho City with two in Thoi Thuan District and two in Phong Dien District.
On April 30, three houses by Thot Not River in Thot Not District collapsed due to erosion which is around 100 metres long. Authorities of Thot Not District supported VND30 million for the affected households.
Last year, roughly 1,000 cork trees were planted to prevent erosion along rivers in Can Tho.
The major reasons for the erosion in Can Tho have been changes in water flow at bends in rivers and canals, weak banks, illegal construction of infrastructure and houses along banks, use of boats, excessive sand extraction and reduced sediment deposits in the Mekong River.
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