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05/07/2021 11:41 GMT+7
Heavy rains cause serious flooding in Lao Cai
Heavy rain early on Monday morning has caused serious flooding in many areas in the northern province of Lao Cai.
According to local authorities, up to 117 mm of rain overloaded local drainage systems.
Many families have reported flood water of some 15-35 centimetres inside their houses.
Many roads and streets in the area have also been put under water. Le Thanh Street experienced 80 centimetres of water. Other streets including Tran Hung Dao, Vo Nguyen Giap, Tran Phu were also submerged which caused congestion during morning rush hours.
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)
The launch of the research initiative titled “Climate Change and Food Security Analysis” was supported by the Climate Change Commission (CCC), various government agencies, experts from different industries, advocates for climate resilience, and members of the academe to launch in a virtual event held recently.
The report revealed that aside from conflict, climate change is one of the main drivers of global hunger.
It also noted that more than 80 percent of the world’s most food-insecure people are being hit by extreme weather events, such as drought and flooding, including other stresses, such as pest infestation and land degradation.