After an accident involving sulfuric acid, there are now concerns about the mighty Mekong River between Laos and Thailand, the lifeline of Southeast Asia. The corrosive liquid had flowed into the Nam Khan River, which flows into the Mekong, one of the longest rivers in the world.
The accident occurred after a truck carrying 30 tons of sulfuric acid overturned in the famous Laotian tourist resort of Luang Prabang. So far, the measured values of the water in the border area are not a cause for concern, although the accident occurred last Wednesday, the Bangkok Post newspaper wrote, citing the government.
Authorities in both countries decided to release water from the Xayaburi Dam in Laos to dilute sulfuric acid and soften the impact downstream towards Thailand, the report said. Concerns were still high because next weekend the famous Songkran water festival, the traditional New Year’s celebration according to the lunar calendar, will take place in Thailand. Exuberant water fights take place for days – also with water from rivers. Laos also celebrates the new year as a water festival. The celebrations attract many tourists from all over the world.
Source: Krone
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