China and Vietnam collaborate on flood prevention as Typhoon Yagi causes devastation. Water discharge from Chinese dams raises concerns over rising river levels near Hanoi.
Bollywood Fever: China announced on Wednesday that it is working closely with Vietnam to manage flood control, as concerns mount over rising water levels in northern Vietnam due to discharges from Chinese hydropower plants.
Vietnam has been grappling with severe floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, which left more than 150 people dead over the weekend.
Both countries’ foreign ministries confirmed they are collaborating to reduce flood risks along the Red River, the largest river in northern Vietnam, which is currently threatening the capital, Hanoi.
However, officials in Ha Giang City, located near the Chinese border, warned that water released from a Chinese dam could increase levels in the Lo River, a tributary of the Red River, according to reports from Vietnamese state media and government documents.
During a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning acknowledged the situation, stating, “The two countries are maintaining close and effective communication to cooperate on flood control and prevention.”
She added that China’s hydropower stations on the Red River are blocking and storing water to aid Vietnam’s flood management efforts but did not provide further details on the Lo River situation.
The Lo River merges with the Red River approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Hanoi, crossing northern provinces that faced severe flooding on Wednesday.
Brief reports on the water discharge were initially posted on Ha Giang province’s website and Vietnam’s state broadcaster VTV but were later removed.
Vietnam’s relationship with its larger neighbor China remains delicate, as the nation balances the need for strong trade ties with caution in its political dealings.
Nguyen Hoang Hiep, Vietnam’s deputy agriculture minister, later confirmed that water was discharged from Chinese dams but emphasized that the impact on Vietnam would be minimal.
“China sent Vietnam a written notice beforehand so we could prepare,” Hiep explained. “The discharge volume is small, and it will have a limited impact on downstream areas in Vietnam.”
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