Mekong Delta Faces Flood Risk Amid Heavy Rainfall, Disruptions Feared
Can Tho City in southern Vietnam is bracing for heavy rainfall, with predictions of over 150mm in some areas between September 12th and 14th. Concerns are rising over potential flooding in low-lying and urban areas, impacting transportation and daily life. The meteorological agency has classified the disaster risk level at 1.
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