Prefeasibility study on a barrier downstream of HCMC: A potential solution for the flood and salt intrusion problem

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is one of the most important cities in Vietnam; it is the largest city and the economic centre of the country. Currently HCMC is facing two main problems: frequent flooding of the city and salt intrusion in the Dong Thap Muoi region. Most floods are the result of monthly high tides that hinder the discharge of rain and...