From the upstream, where the stream borders Thua Thien-Hue province, the water that used to be abundant is now only a small, weak stream, threading its way through large rocks weighing tons. This change is not only a clear manifestation of drought and water loss, but also a testament to the strong impact of climate change on the environment.
The huge rocks now bear witness to the harshness of the weather, and Luong stream is facing great challenges in maintaining its life and growth. The weakness of the water also reminds us of the weakness of the ecosystem and the vitality of the creatures living in the stream.
Suoi Luong used to be a "dreamy" destination.
The amount of water flowing into the Luong stream has become very little. Many acacia trees have been planted on both sides of the stream, but after many years, they have encountered serious erosion. Rocks and soil from the stream bank have flowed down into the stream, endangering the trees and causing them to collapse.
Da Nang's Luong Stream is dry to the bottom
In particular, after the historic flood in October 2022 in Da Nang city, a large amount of rock and soil was eroded, covering the stream, destroying natural water storage points on the stream surface.
The drought of Luong stream is causing a risk of water shortage, seriously affecting the daily life of the Hoa Hiep Bac community. In addition, the water shortage also causes the loss of water needed for irrigation on more than 10 hectares of rice fields downstream of the stream.
Luong stream also plays an extremely important role in regulating the climate of Nam Hai Van forest, ensuring the habitat for animals and natural plants and maintaining the ecological balance of the area. The protection and restoration of Luong stream is more urgent than ever, not only for the local community but also for the sustainability of the environment and life in the wider area.
Luong Stream has a total length of more than 15km, originating from Hai Van Pass, flowing down to the central area of Hoa Hiep Bac Ward and then pouring into the sea. Every year, Luong Stream provides millions of cubic meters of water for people downstream for daily life and production, contributing to regulating the climate of Sub-area 4A of Nam Hai Van Forest, ensuring a living environment for animals and plants. However, the stream bed has now narrowed a lot, with some sections being less than 1m wide, and the ecosystem has been disrupted.
