Hundreds Brave Rain to Reinforce Dyke Against Floods in Hanoi Outskirts
Record rainfall has pushed rivers in Hanoi's outskirts to dangerous levels, prompting hundreds of residents and soldiers to work in the rain to reinforce dykes. Locals are also rushing to harvest crops and move livestock to mitigate potential damage.
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