Hanoi's Emergency Flood Control Projects Show Initial Effectiveness After Heavy Rains
Hanoi has reported that its emergency flood control projects are showing initial effectiveness, with water receding rapidly and traffic returning to normal in many areas following several days of heavy rainfall. The city has activated its entire flood control system to manage drainage.
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