“The stench was unbearable,” whispered a local, pointing towards the serene Sông Mây Reservoir. “Hundreds of tons of fish died here just last year.” Sông Mây Reservoir, despite its tranquil appearance today, holds a somber story. In 2024, this crucial water source for the districts of Trang Bom and Vinh Cuu faced a devastating event. A prolonged heatwave gripped the region. The relentless sun caused the reservoir’s water level to plummet. The shrinking water surface and extreme temperatures led to a tragic consequence. The fish in the reservoir, starved of oxygen, began to die en masse. It took a massive cleanup effort to remove nearly 200 tons of dead fish from the reservoir. The incident served as a stark reminder of the delicate balance of nature and the far-reaching impact of climate change. But from this difficult experience, the local community learned valuable lessons about water management and conservation. The Sông Mây Reservoir stands as a symbol. It reflects both the vulnerability of nature and the resilience of the community.
Hàm Luông River
The gentle rocking of a sampan on the water. This is the Hàm Luông River. A vital artery coursing through