Why Northern and Central Vietnam Are Experiencing Prolonged Rainfall
Prolonged heavy rainfall in northern and central Vietnam is attributed to a tropical convergence zone coupled with a tropical depression and continuous moisture from the East Sea. Rapid urbanization, coupled with underdeveloped drainage infrastructure, is exacerbating flood risks.
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