The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) of Hồ Chí Minh City (HCMC) proposes the city implement 12 irrigation projects. These irrigation works will multi-functions, that respond to the new requirements of rapid urbanization. Specifically, they serve for flood control, water supply, agriculture and aquaculture production, forest-fire prevention.
Sources & further information: “HCM City to spend VNĐ4,500 billion for flood control” at https://vietnamnews.vn and “Thêm 4.500 tỉ đồng giảm ngập cho TP.HCM” at https://thanhnien.vn, accessed on 31 August 2021.