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HCMC reduces flooding hotspots to 22

HCMC reduces flooding hotspots to 22

From 126 in 2008, Ho Chi Minh City has reduced its flooding hotspots to 22 this year, but challenges remain.
HCMC plans will worsen serious problems, not solve them

HCMC plans will worsen serious problems, not solve them

HCMC’s infrastructure expansion plans could increase its extreme flood risk tenfold by 2050 and inflict damages of around $18 billion, a report says.
May 19, 2020 | 03:26 pm GMT+7
Flood prevention could bring 'huge' payoff as global risks rise

Flood prevention could bring 'huge' payoff as global risks rise

Asia faces surging threats from coastal and river flooding but investing in dikes and other measures to stem risks could have big financial payoffs, researchers said on Thursday.
April 24, 2020 | 01:00 pm GMT+7
HCMC hopes to complete five more flood-proofing works this year

HCMC hopes to complete five more flood-proofing works this year

Vietnam's southern metropolis expects to have five more areas saved from seasonal flood caused by high tides this year.
January 18, 2020 | 10:00 am GMT+7
Saigon to build dam in suburb to prevent flooding

Saigon to build dam in suburb to prevent flooding

Saigon authorities plan to build a dam with Dutch assistance to prevent flooding in and supply clean water to Districts 2 and 9.
October 30, 2019 | 01:45 pm GMT+7
Saigon braces for more record tides this year

Saigon braces for more record tides this year

River tides are rising relentlessly in Saigon due to climate change and other factors.
October 06, 2019 | 08:30 am GMT+7
HCMC begins 14-month project to upgrade flood-prone street

HCMC begins 14-month project to upgrade flood-prone street

Subsided sections of HCMC’s Nguyen Huu Canh Street, notorious for frequent flooding, will be elevated in an upgrade expected to take 14 months.
October 04, 2019 | 09:58 am GMT+7
Flooding wreaks traffic chaos on Saigon streets

Flooding wreaks traffic chaos on Saigon streets

Torrential rains Wednesday evening flooded several streets in Saigon, stalling many engines and creating traffic mayhem.
July 17, 2019 | 10:52 pm GMT+7
Delay in acquiring lands slows down Saigon’s flood-proofing projects

Delay in acquiring lands slows down Saigon’s flood-proofing projects

Major projects meant to stop Ho Chi Minh City’s chronic flooding have fallen behind schedule because of delays in land acquisition.
June 02, 2019 | 07:58 am GMT+7
HCMC flood-prevention plans a leaking sieve, experts say

HCMC flood-prevention plans a leaking sieve, experts say

No matter how much money is poured in, outdated urban drainage plans will ensure failure.
May 30, 2018 | 06:30 pm GMT+7
Return of rainy season brings chaos to Saigon streets

Return of rainy season brings chaos to Saigon streets

Three days into the six-month rainy season, and the city is already under water.
May 09, 2018 | 02:12 pm GMT+7
 
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