Dutch experts have proposed building dykes to control flooding in HCMC’s districts 2 and 9 at a total estimated cost of US$1.2 billion, said HCMC Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Thien Nhan.

The National Hydrology Meteorological Forecast Center yesterday issued early severe weather alerts for the whole country in October.

High tide starting from the weekends has caused floods in many southern localities, including Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho city.

VietNamNet Bridge - Real estate developers said they are having to answer many questions from buyers about roads and flooding in areas where apartments are located. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Many areas described as the city’s ‘flooded hubs’ in the past have become dry while areas which never suffered from flooding in the past have become hotspots for floods.

Hanoi’ streets were flooded on May 25 after a heavy rain, but have now come back to life. However, worries still exist. If the water drainage system does not improve, Hanoians will continue to see more floods in the future.

VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City Anti-flood Program’s Management Board plans to buy 63 specific vehicles to pump water in floods, but scientists say the solution is ‘anti-scientific’ and not feasible. 

VietNamNet Bridge - To implement the anti-flooding plan, HCM City needs VND100 trillion in capital, but it can arrange VND33 trillion only.

The tide in the evening of October 21 at Phu An station on Saigon River reached 1.68 meters, exceeding last year's historic peak of 6 cm, making severe floods in HCM City. The tide is forecast to remain at 1.65 m this afternoon,.