Water levels in Southeast Asia’s largest river may be at its lowest in a century.
Category: Mekong
Dirty flow: The Covid-19 risk in Southeast Asia’s rivers
A case in point is the Mekong, a primary water source for nearly 20 million people, but also used as a dumping ground for industrial waste and sewage.
Cambodia has harvested the largest number of MLC Special Fund totaling 55, including this year’s projects, with a total sum of over $20 million.
Cambodia has harvested the largest number of MLC Special Fund totaling 55, including this year’s projects, with a total sum of over $20 million.
Mekong Mainstream Dams
Mainstream Mekong dams have been proven time after time to devastate the river’s fisheries and agricultural processes along its floodplain.
Wildlife trade amplifies spread of coronaviruses
Animals smuggled across the Mekong River Delta, from traders to restaurants, tested positive for six different coronaviruses, and the incidence of infection increased significantly along their journey.
Falling water levels affecting fish population
The Tonle Sap and the Mekong continue to fall during the prolonged dry season, which is affecting the fish breeding cycle and migration.
Discussing China’s dams on the Mekong
China’s decisions led to great economic benefit for hydropower and energy companies under the auspices of clean energy development, but led to severe costs downstream.
Myanmar to probe contentious Chinese development
The massive project has sparked criticisms due to a lack of transparency, land confiscations, confusion over the scale of construction and the growing influx of Chinese money as well as suspected illicit activity.
China pressed on Mekong dams after record low water levels
The Mekong River Commission has called for “all year-round data for effective monitoring and reporting on flood and drought”, in rare comments directed at China.