Assessment of flood control alternatives in dong thap muoi region, Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Abstract

     Dong Thap Muoi region is a hollow part of Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Flood causes a large inundation area in this region every year. It affects to water resources, environment, ecosystems, and socio-economic activities of people. More on specific, flood inundation affect directly to agricultural production. Therefore, this study deals with the assessment of flood control alternatives in order to determine damage reducing on agricultural sector to find the best alternative which bring securing long-term benefits in agricultural production in region.