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Inside Tokyo's giant underground flood-control system that cuts rain damage by 90%

Inside Tokyo's giant underground flood-control system that cuts rain damage by 90%

Tokyo’s massive underground flood-control system diverts stormwater through vast tunnels and reservoirs, dramatically reducing flood damage in one of the world’s most vulnerable megacities.
Hanoi plans giant underground reservoir to combat chronic flooding

Hanoi plans giant underground reservoir to combat chronic flooding

After years of delays, Ho Chi Minh City finally activates massive gate in $400M flood-control project

After years of delays, Ho Chi Minh City finally activates massive gate in $400M flood-control project

Hanoi plans $212M emergency projects before 2026 rains to stop flooding

Hanoi plans $212M emergency projects before 2026 rains to stop flooding

Hanoi will undertake numerous emergency works ahead of the 2026 rainy season to prevent flooding at a cost of VND5.6 trillion (US$212.8 million), improving drainage and disaster response.
December 15, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City braces for thunderstorms and high tides this week

Ho Chi Minh City braces for thunderstorms and high tides this week

Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces are expected to experience a spell of widespread thunderstorms lasting from Tuesday evening through Saturday, according to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station.
December 2, 2025 | 01:33 am PT
Heavy rain sweeps vehicles off streets in southern Vietnam

Heavy rain sweeps vehicles off streets in southern Vietnam

Prolonged heavy rain caused deep flooding across several roads in the center of Dong Nai Province that borders Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, with fast-flowing water sweeping away motorbikes and pedestrians right on the streets.
November 24, 2025 | 06:19 pm PT
High tides forecast to bring floods back to Ho Chi Minh City this week

High tides forecast to bring floods back to Ho Chi Minh City this week

Areas prone to urban flooding in Ho Chi Minh City should prepare for the situation yet again this week as meteorological and hydrological agencies forecast that peak tides are likely to occur.
November 18, 2025 | 01:17 am PT
HCMC unveils $370M canal dredging plan to tackle floods in southern gateway

HCMC unveils $370M canal dredging plan to tackle floods in southern gateway

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a VND9.2 trillion (US$370 million) project to dredge and upgrade the Ba Lon Canal, one of the city's seven key drainage arteries, as flooding and pollution intensify across wards in its southern parts.
November 11, 2025 | 06:40 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City streets paralyzed in year's highest tides

Ho Chi Minh City streets paralyzed in year's highest tides

Traffic in many Ho Chi Minh City streets was stalled on Wednesday evening as high tides caused severe flooding, disrupting commute.
November 5, 2025 | 06:40 pm PT
Why is Ho Chi Minh City suffering from increasingly severe flooding?

Why is Ho Chi Minh City suffering from increasingly severe flooding?

Rising tides, worsening land subsidence and delays in major tide-prevention projects mean many parts of Ho Chi Minh City were recently inundated.
November 1, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Science-driven approach recommended to tackle urban flooding

Science-driven approach recommended to tackle urban flooding

Experts have called for a comprehensive approach, grounded in science and technology and involving intersectoral, intergovernmental, and interregional collaboration, to tackle flooding in major Vietnamese cities.
October 16, 2025 | 03:42 pm PT
Vietnamese city overwhelmed by flooding as outdated drainage system falters

Vietnamese city overwhelmed by flooding as outdated drainage system falters

Four hours of relentless rain and a rising tide left large parts of Hai Phong under water on Tuesday morning, with floodwaters reaching up to half a meter deep.
October 13, 2025 | 10:04 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City plans $7M underground reservoir beneath football field to fight flooding

Ho Chi Minh City plans $7M underground reservoir beneath football field to fight flooding

Ho Chi Minh City is weighing a million-dollar plan to build a massive underground reservoir beneath the Linh Tay Sports Complex in Thu Duc, hoping to end years of severe flooding in the area.
October 5, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
Why Hanoi flooded severely and water took long to recede

Why Hanoi flooded severely and water took long to recede

The severe flooding in Hanoi during the whole of Tuesday was caused by enormous rainfall simply overwhelming its drainage system though many areas also lack adequate investment in infrastructure.
August 26, 2025 | 07:59 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City's $38M road expansion tackles congestion, flooding in central area

Ho Chi Minh City's $38M road expansion tackles congestion, flooding in central area

After six months of construction, a section of Chu Van An Street in Binh Thanh Ward, part of the former Binh Thanh District, has been expanded four times its original size, along with the installation of a drainage system, aiming at alleviating traffic congestion and flooding.
August 17, 2025 | 06:45 pm PT
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