HCMC Battles Flooding Amid Aging Infrastructure, Intensifying Rains
Ho Chi Minh City is grappling with severe flooding due to aging infrastructure and intensified rains and tides. Phan Huy Ich Street, for example, experienced waist-deep water, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.
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