Heavy Rain Causes Widespread Flooding in Long Xuyen City, Affecting Students and Residents
A prolonged heavy downpour in Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, Vietnam, starting around 3:30 PM, has led to widespread flooding in several areas of the city center. Particularly affected are Vo Thi Sau Street and the My Binh market area, where water levels have risen significantly, disrupting student commutes and daily life for residents.
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