Thick Smoke from Field Burning Disrupts Traffic on North-South Expressway
Widespread burning of rice straw along the North-South Expressway in Central Vietnam is causing severe visibility issues, endangering motorists. Authorities are now enforcing stricter local accountability and promoting alternative waste management practices.
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