Very strong El Nino to bring early saltwater intrusion to southern Vietnam from December

A very strong El Nino is expected to bring an early end to the rainy season in southern Vietnam, with saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta potentially beginning in December and reaching 10-20 km farther inland than the multi-year average, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to urge localities to prepare for water shortages and adjust agricultural production plans.