VietNamNet Bridge - The flood-tide water on 15 December rose to the highest level in the past 50 years in Ho Chi Minh City, submerging many areas in the city.
The water level measured at the Phu An station at 5am was 1.55 metres, at the Nha Be station at 4am, 1.52 metres and is forecast to stay high in a few days to come.
Some areas in Thanh Xuan, Thanh Loc, An Phu Dong wards (district 12), Hiep Binh Chanh ward (Thu Duc district) and some such roads as Nguyen Huu Canh, Phu My, Xo Viet – Nghe Tinh (Binh Thanh district), Nguyen Van Luong, Hau Giang (district 6) and An Duong Vuong (Binh Tay district) were submerged 0.5 metres below the water level.
The water overflowed into the locals’ houses, flooding many apricot gardens. Many transport vehicles were dead, affecting local travel.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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