TOH edition: Thursday, 1 October 2026 · Planet & Nature
A future with less flooding for 6.5 million people: Ho Chi Minh City's tidal defenses are 95% built
Reported by VnExpress International
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Ho Chi Minh City's flood-control network is 95% complete, with completion targeted for November after a decade of construction. Designed to protect 6.5 million residents, the system still faces trial operations and final testing before its intended benefits can be demonstrated.
The near-finished network offers a concrete path toward protecting millions from tidal flooding, though its performance remains to be tested.
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