Boy Swept into Drainage System During Heavy Rains in Vietnam; Rescue Efforts Underway
A 10-year-old boy was swept into a drainage system during record-breaking heavy rains in central Vietnam. Local authorities are continuing extensive search operations, but the boy has yet to be found. The incident highlights challenges in infrastructure resilience and disaster response capabilities.
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