An Giang Warns of Landslide and Subsidence Risks Along Rivers
An Giang Province, Vietnam, has issued warnings about escalating landslide and subsidence risks along its rivers. Over 180 kilometers of riverbanks are identified as high-risk zones, prompting resident relocation and a request for significant central government aid to protect infrastructure.
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