Ho Chi Minh City Faces 2cm Annual Land Subsidence: Experts Urge 100-Year Planning
Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing an average annual land subsidence of 2cm, prompting experts to call for long-term urban planning and flood mitigation strategies with a 100-year outlook. Factors like groundwater extraction and rapid urbanization are contributing to increased flooding. The city plans significant infrastructure investments.
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