Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai Province Submerged by Weekend High Tides, Concerns of Widespread Damage
High tides over the weekend submerged numerous roads and homes in Vietnam's southern Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai Province. Details of the damage are still being assessed, with concerns about further impacts.
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