The precipitation level was recorded at as low as 50% of the average level in many areas in May, and 15-30 percent below normal is predicted during June-August, while river levels in the Central and Central Highlands will continue to reduce in the coming months of this year’s dry season (from late April-August).
Salinity levels in the Mekong, Dong Nai-Sai Gon and Vam Co rivers in the south are estimated to reduce by the end of May but still higher than the same period last year.There is a low possibility of early floods in the southern delta area in 2016, with the flood in the two tributaries of the Mekong likely to reach the peak level in the first half of October, which is forecast to be higher than the peak level last year but still lower than normal.