Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City is learning to live with floods but climate change has raised the stakes

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is facing recurring flood risks as high tides and heavy rainfall converge. Forecasters issued warnings on September 27 regarding the heightened potential for inundation, a phenomenon the city has historically adapted to expect.

While the city has developed strategies to manage seasonal flooding, climate change is increasingly complicating these efforts. The rising stakes highlight the growing challenge of maintaining urban resilience in the face of more volatile weather patterns and environmental shifts.