Flood control measures in the lower Dong Nai - Sai Gon river basin

The lower Dong Nai - Sai Gon river basin plays a significant role in Vietnam's economic development. In the basin, Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City is known as the biggest center with a fast growing economy and increasing population. However, this area is undergoing inundation problems caused by upstream floods, heavy rains and changes in sea levels.