Vietnam braces for heavy rains, floods, and landslides in Central and Northern mountainous regions
Vietnam's Central and Northern mountainous regions are on high alert for heavy rains, floods, and landslides expected from September 11-12. The National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control has instructed localities to prepare proactive response measures.
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