Mass Fish Deaths in Vietnam Linked to Severe Heatwave and Water Mismanagement

Hundreds of thousands of fish perished in Dong Nai province as reservoir levels dropped amid record-breaking temperatures across Southeast Asia.

Authorities in Vietnam are investigating the massive die-off of fish in the Song May reservoir, which has severely impacted local communities.
The reservoir management's decision to discharge water to save downstream crops, followed by unsuccessful renovation efforts, exacerbated the situation.
Southeast Asia is experiencing a brutal heatwave, with temperatures in Dong Nai province reaching around 40 degrees Celsius, breaking records set in 1998.
The heatwave has also led to school closures and heightened electricity usage in neighboring countries like Cambodia and Thailand.
Environmental and health officials are urging immediate action to mitigate the impact of the heatwave and prevent further ecological damage.