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- Heavy rain and high tides caused severe flooding in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept 30, 2026.
- Floodwater reached knee height on low-lying streets, slowing morning commuters.
- Groundwater extraction has caused land subsidence, increasing flood risk in vulnerable neighborhoods.
- The city announced a $13 billion drainage upgrade plan for 159 hotspots, targeting completion by 2030.
