Hanoi to build retention ponds and underground water tanks in urban areas
The move is seen as a viable solution to enhance drainage capacity and reduce inundation in the city.
The move is seen as a viable solution to enhance drainage capacity and reduce inundation in the city.
Accelerating the progress of drainage projects is a key long-term solution for the city.
Hanoi is in the throes of the 2023 rainy season, marked by heavy rains and recurrent flooding of many of the capital's streets.
In recent years, Hanoi has prioritized and invested resources in renovating, upgrading, and modernization of the sewerage and drainage system.