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Largest city in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is the most populous city and centrally-governed city of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is the Saigon River.
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Ho Chi Minh City’s high tides have risen over the past decade, with peak levels repeatedly breaking records year after year. What is driving increasingly severe tidal flooding?
High tides in HCMC have breached historic records at 1.87m, compounding severe flood risks alongside heavy rains. City authorities are urgently expediting key infrastructure projects and shifting strategy from flood defense to water management.
Several schools in HCM City have adjusted dismissal times or urged parents to collect their children early ahead of forecast high tides on October 12, aiming to reduce risks from flooded roads.