September 05, 2023 – 09:03 Vietnamnews
The region is also witnessing faster sea level rise than forecast, with all 13 cities and provinces of the delta are at high risk of flooding due to climate change.
![]() |
| People in Vĩnh Long Province struggled to get through a flooded street due to high tides. — VNA/VNS Photo Lê Thúy Hằng |
HCM CITY — The Mekong (Cửu Long) Delta has seen significant strides in urban development, yet the increasing climate change risks mean long-term and practical strategies must be put in place for sustainable growth.
The delta currently has 211 urban areas, with an urbanisation rate of 32 per cent against that of the country at 40.5 per cent. These figures are predicted to rise in the near future.
The region is also witnessing faster sea level rise than forecast, with extreme weather phenomena that affect people’s livelihoods.
Continue reading Water management crucial to urban growth in Mekong Delta: experts







