Heavy Rains Disrupt Transport in Central Vietnam, Hydropower Dams Face Water Shortages
Heavy rains have caused landslides and flooded roads in mountainous areas of Hue and Quang Tri, disrupting transportation networks. Meanwhile, hydropower dams upstream of Da Nang city are facing severe water shortages.
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