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A man struggles to pass through Le Van Luong street in Nha Be district.
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Many low-lying areas become lakes following the high tides.
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Several areas throughout the city have been seriously inundated by spells of flooding, causing severe disorder to the lives of local residents, particularly as it imposes challenging conditions on commuters.
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The Southern Hydrometeorological Centre records water levels at 1.73 metres at the Phu An Station, whilst they reach as high as 1.78 metres at the Nha Be Station.
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Floodwater overflows into schools, causing serious difficulties for students trying to get to school on time.
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Locals rent vehicles to carry them across the flooded street, with the fee for each trip being about VND100,000.
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Commuters face difficulty as they try to cope with the rapidly rising water levels.
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High tides cause the trade of local residents to be sluggish.

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The floods forces local people to put additional measures in place as they try to prevent their homes from being damaged by the rising water levels.
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