Ho Chi Minh City’s lack of funding hinders flood control efforts

The funding shortfall has led to delays facing the flood control projects and an increase in the number of locations vulnerable to flooding. To Ngoc Van Street in Thu Duc City under Ho Chi Minh City is heavily inundated following a rain on May 6, 2023. Photo: Tu Trung / Tuoi Tre Multiple pending flood control projects Although the city already mapped out its plan to address flooding, most of its flood control projects are still pending. To Ngoc Van Street in Thu Duc City under Ho Chi Minh City is heavily inundated following a rain on May 6, 2023. Besides, the city needs to come up with feasible solutions to call on investors to fund flood control projects.