In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, climate shocks impact farming industry and drive residents towards cities due to increased floods and droughts.
In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, the lure of city life grows stronger amid climate shocks, as poor residents face uncertain futures due to rising seas, dams, and climate-related disasters. Climate change threatens the delta's farming industry, which is already struggling with unsustainable extraction of groundwater and sand for construction. The U.N.'s 2022 climate change report warns of increased floods in the wet season and drought in the dry season, leading to a stronger pull towards the cities for many residents.
March 13, 2024
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