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South Central provinces lower reservoir levels amid new flood concerns

VnExpress

Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, and Lam Dong have mandated a review and regulation of hydropower and irrigation reservoirs, preparing rescue forces as a tropical depression threatens to intensify into a storm, bringing heavy rains and potential floods.

Nearly 2,000 schools closed due to floods

VnExpress

Floods in five provinces across the South Central Coast and Central Highlands have led to the deaths of four students, forced nearly 2,000 schools to suspend operations, and caused an estimated 100 billion VND in infrastructure damage.