Da Lat is heating up

According to Lam Dong Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the climate is air-conditioned, cool and fresh - Da Lat's biggest asset is threatened unprecedented in the history of forming this plateau city.

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Research by Dr. Pham Duc Thi, Engineer Nguyen Thu Binh, Vietnam Association for Nature and Environment Protection also noted a remarkable change in the South Central and Central Highlands. The temperature in Da Lat city is getting warmer, the harshness increases with unprecedented thermal amplitude: the difference between the highest temperature and the lowest of 8-10 degrees Celsius in years Previously, this increased to 12-15 degrees C.

Photo: Da Lat pine

Beginning in 2007, there have been some notes about some ecological changes in Da Lat. Strange pests and diseases appear more frequently in recent seasons. The hot plants in the plain below such as papaya, sugarcane, phoenix pink . previously unable to grow in Da Lat now appear abundantly. It means that growing 'carefree' still blooms and bears fruit. Even flowers such as apricot, cherry, etc., each year are different, not following any cycle.

Dr. Pham Duc Thi wondered, Da Lat with an increase in temperature is not high but the ecosystem has such big changes, with the high level of temperature on the height of 100-800m, the ecosystem How much will fluctuate? ' This question requires scientists to continue research to clarify,' said TS Thi.

Scientists around the world say that, due to global warming, the thermal boundaries of continental and freshwater ecosystems will shift to the extreme, while also moving upwards. At that time, tropical plants and animals can grow at higher latitudes or in higher mountains and highlands. In contrast, cold-loving species will shrink or migrate elsewhere.