Laos: Mekong River Commission unveils technology to monitor river's water quality and fish migration


A fish expert demonstrates how to tag a fish with a monitoring equipment to monitor its movements. - Laotian Times

VIENTIANE, June 12: With hydrological projects now a daily reality along South-East Asia’s most important waterway, the Mekong River Commission and its partners have introduced new technology to measure if one large project will have significant impact on the river’s water quality, flow or fish population, reports Laotian Times.

At the Don Sahong Dam, less than two kilometers upstream of the Laotian-Cambodian border, the MRC showcased two new sets of equipment at a June 7th unveiling: The first will monitor water level and quality immediately below the dam – and report if anything adversely affects that quality – in near real-time. This is vital for the millions of fishing and farming families who rely on the Mekong, even for drinking water.

Celebrate Merdeka with 50% Off!
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM6.95 only

Billed as RM6.95 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM6.17/month

Billed as RM78 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Aseanplus News

‘No swap’ took place in retrieving Alice Guo from Indonesia: Marcos
Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Friday (Sept 6)
Youngest Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and new Cabinet sworn in
Construction of Changi Airport Terminal 5 to start in first half of 2025: PM Wong
Uprooted tree kills woman in Hanoi as Super Typhoon Yagi arrives
New innovation lab to be set up in Singapore to reshape global airport operations
On Myanmar's frontline, Rohingya fighters and junta face a common enemy
Ex-category III star Amy Yip hosts lavish dinner, orders empurau fish from Malaysia
Asean must remain neutral to ensure regional stability, says Khaled Nordin
In calling for social justice, Pope Francis spoke the same language as Indonesia’s leaders

Others Also Read