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Ho Chi Minh City Hit by Heaviest Rainfall of Year, Infrastructure Strained
Ho Chi Minh City experienced its heaviest rainfall of the year, causing widespread street flooding and disrupting daily life. Experts attribute the inundation to a combination of meteorological factors and the limitations of urban drainage systems, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades.
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