Vietnam's Mekong Delta Invests $800 Million in Saltwater Intrusion Defenses
Vietnam commits $800 million to defend the Mekong Delta from saltwater intrusion threatening rice production for 18 million residents.
Water Crisis
Groundwater Depletion in North India Accelerates Beyond Projections
Satellite data shows groundwater in India's Indo-Gangetic Basin declining 30% faster than projected, threatening irrigation for 300 million people.
India Approves $4.2 Billion Desalination Program for Coastal Cities
India approves 12 desalination plants across seven states to produce 2.8 billion liters daily, addressing water scarcity for 25 million people.
Mekong River Basin Faces Worst Drought in 60 Years
The Mekong River drops to record lows, threatening 65 million people across Southeast Asia with the worst drought since 1965.