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Ho Chi Minh City Grapples With Worsening Flooding Amid Infrastructure Gaps and Climate Challenges
Ho Chi Minh City is facing severe flooding in numerous areas due to frequent heavy rains and high tides. Inadequate infrastructure, project delays, and extreme weather events are overwhelming the city's drainage capacity, significantly impacting residents' lives.
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