Vietnam warns of dire impact from planned Mekong dams

Study indicates 'very high adverse effects' on the environment and economy if 11 proposed dams are built on the lower mainstream Mekong river

Vietnam has predicted "very high adverse effects" on the Mekong river environment and economy if 11 proposed dams are built on its lower mainstream.

The warning is the result of a 2 1/2 year study submitted by Vietnam to the Mekong River Commission comprising Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.