Ho Chi Minh City Streets Submerged by Highest Tide of Year, Disrupting Daily Life
Ho Chi Minh City experienced its highest tide of the year, submerging streets in several districts with up to half a meter of water. Residents were forced to wade through flooded roads and push stalled motorbikes, significantly disrupting daily life. The high tide is forecast to continue, prompting warnings for residents.
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