China-Vietnam Cooperation on Flood Control Amid Crisis

China and Vietnam are collaborating to manage flood control as Vietnam battles severe flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi. Over 150 people have died. Authorities are concerned about water levels rising due to Chinese dam discharges. Both nations are in active communication to mitigate risks.

China and Vietnam are working together to manage flood control as Vietnam contends with significant flooding and landslides following Typhoon Yagi. The storm has resulted in over 150 deaths, and authorities are concerned about water levels rising from Chinese dam discharges.

The foreign ministries of both countries stated they are cooperating to reduce risks along the Red River in northern Vietnam, which is currently causing flooding in the capital, Hanoi. However, authorities in Ha Giang City warned that water discharged from a Chinese dam could exacerbate levels in the Lo River, a tributary of the Red River.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed ongoing communication and cooperation with Vietnam on flood control, without elaborating on measures concerning the Lo River. Vietnam’s deputy agriculture minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep acknowledged the discharge but assured that its impact would be minimal.