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Many areas in the Cửu Long Delta at risk of flooding

In early November, many areas in Cần Thơ city and the provinces of Vĩnh Long, Cà Mau, Bạc Liêu, Sóc Trăng, and Hậu Giang will be facing a high risk of flooding.

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Death toll from Typhoon Trami, flooding in central region climbs to 8
Eight people have been killed, fourteen injured, due to the latest storm and the ensuing floods which swept through central region, according to the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Cần Thơ takes urgent measures to address flooding, high tides
Water levels in the Hậu River and local canals are expected to rise significantly from September to November, influenced by a combination of tidal surges and upstream flooding.

Flooding issues plaguing Hà Nội and HCM City cannot be immediately solved: experts
Experts said that climate change was becoming more and more complex and flooding in large cities was occurring more frequently, both in the rainy and dry seasons.
Nation shows grit, hope and togetherness amid historic flooding
The spirit of solidarity and mutual support of the Vietnamese people has once again been demonstrated, as floods and landslides continue to batter localities.
PM urges ramping up efforts in response to flooding
PM Chính also urged keeping a close watch on the situation at dikes and reservoirs and areas prone to landslides and flash floods and speeding up the evacuation of residents in risky areas to safe grounds.
Hà Nội struggles to cope with severe flooding triggered by heavy rain
While floodwaters may begin to recede tonight, the falls in water levels will will be very slow.

Rapid rise of Hồng River triggers flooding in Hà Nội riverside communities
As of 7am on Tuesday, the water level of the Hồng River reached 9.2 metres, exceeding the Alert Level 1 (out of five alert levels) by 0.7 metres.
Residents evacuated as Typhoon Yagi causes widespread flooding in northern areas
There is a high risk of flooding in low-lying areas along rivers as well as risks of flash floods and landslides on steep slopes in Lạng Sơn, Cao Bằng, Lào Cai, Yên Bái, Phú Thọ, Bắc Giang, Bắc Kạn, Thái Nguyên, Hòa Bình, Ninh Bình and Thanh Hóa provinces.
PM order urgent efforts to respond to bridge collapse incident, flooding, landsides in northern localities
The PM expressed his sympathies to families of the victims and those affected by the natural disasters.
Two scenarios for Storm Yagi: flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding forecasted
Both scenarios are expected to bring heavy rainfall, posing a high risk of flash floods, landslides, especially in mountainous areas and urban flooding.
Heavy rain causes localised flooding, affecting 76 houses in Lào Cai
The intense rainfall also destroyed nearly two hectares of maize and flooded five hectares of fruit trees in Bảo Thắng District.
Heavy rain causes flooding on capital streets
Heavy rain causes flooding on many streets and results in extended traffic congestion during peak hours.
Hà Nội needs to fix severe flooding problem after heavy rains
Đào Ngọc Nghiêm, vice president of the Việt Nam Urban Development and Planning Association said to fix the situation, regular maintenance of sewers, channels and ditches was crucial, along with comprehensive review of the river systems flowing through the city.
Preparedness for flash floods, landslides, urban flooding: MARD
Localities have been urged to ready themselves for any incoming storms, checking out drainage systems for obstructions and clearing water channels to reduce the possibility of urban flooding.
Bến Tre seeks to stop frequent flooding at industrial park
The Bến Tre People’s Committee has come up with solutions to tackle the flooding problem at the Giao Long Industrial Park, the largest in the province, as southern Việt Nam is seeing frequent heavy rains.
Historic flooding scenario forecast to reoccur in central Việt Nam
The weather centre attributed the extremes to the transition of the ENSO phenomenon combined with climate change.

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