Southern Vietnam on Flood Alert Amid High Tides and Heavy Rain
Southern Vietnam faces widespread flooding risks due to a combination of high tides and heavy rainfall. The situation is particularly concerning for Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta regions.
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