Northern Vietnam Flooded as Heavy Rains Swell Rivers, Damaging Infrastructure and Crops
Record heavy rains in northern Vietnam have caused rivers in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thanh Hoa provinces to exceed alert levels, leading to widespread flooding. Infrastructure damage and the submersion of over 10,000 hectares of crops have been reported, raising concerns for residents.
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