Da Nang approves $62 mln project to improve water environment

The central city of Da Nang will invest VND1.45 trillion ($62.5 million) on improving the water environment in Son Tra District.

Hundreds of families evacuated as torrential rains inundate Phu Quoc

Several areas on Phu Quoc Island are flooded following three days of heavy rains since Friday, forcing hundreds of families to evacuate.

Hanoi drainage company denies ruining Japan team's river cleanup efforts

Hanoi’s sewerage utility has denied responsibility for disrupting the cleanup of the To Lich River by a Japanese team.

July 24, 2019 | 09:28 am GMT+7

Hanoi opens West Lake floodgate to maintain level, clean river

The floodgate in Hanoi’s West Lake was opened on Tuesday to regulate its level and let water into the To Lich River to clean it.

July 10, 2019 | 10:27 am GMT+7

Saigon airport flooding blamed on lack of coordination

The Tan Son Nhat International Airport is frequently flooded because of ‘unsynchronized infrastructure’ and lack of communication by authorities.

May 23, 2019 | 04:20 pm GMT+7

Da Nang coast section turns pitch black, stinks

A 15-meter long section of the sea turned black and foamy, emitting a pungent odor soon after a downpour in Da Nang Sunday.

March 25, 2019 | 04:48 pm GMT+7

Saigon downpour submerges roads, gets weekend off to a dismal start

Torrential rains Friday flooded several streets in Saigon, stalling many engines and worsening traffic congestion.

September 28, 2018 | 07:19 pm GMT+7

Non-stop rain has Hanoians wading in knee-deep waters

Continuous rain has seen capital city streets flooded with waters rising as high as 50cm in some areas.

July 21, 2018 | 05:13 pm GMT+7

HCMC advised to combat airport flooding by preventing littering

Trash blocking drainage canals is one reasons for regular flooding at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

April 30, 2018 | 08:16 am GMT+7

Why flooding returns to haunt Hanoi after heavy downpours

Severe flooding in several parts of Hanoi on Wednesday after torrential rain has stirred up serious concerns over the capital’s drainage system, which is outdated and unable to cope with the city's development.

May 28, 2016 | 08:15 am GMT+7