Ho Chi Minh City has allocated significant resources to flood control programs and projects over several phases. However, flooding after heavy rains or high tides still occurs in many areas. The Ben Thanh Market area, in particular, has experienced flooding after heavy rains.

The figure of 140,000 billion VND is often mentioned in the context of Ho Chi Minh City's need for investment in drainage systems, tidal control, and flood control projects. However, it's necessary to distinguish between the total capital requirements according to long-term plans and the actual amount disbursed for each project. Previous sources show that the city needed tens to hundreds of trillions of VND to fully implement flood control plans, while investment progress was limited.

In this video, Vựa Tin analyzes why investing in flood control isn't simply a matter of "pumping money in and stopping flooding." The drainage system is also affected by extreme rainfall, tidal surges, subsidence, urbanization, concrete construction, water storage capacity, and the progress of infrastructure projects. These factors may render the capacity of a single project insufficient to address the entire problem.

Notably, a tidal flood control project with an initial capital of nearly 10,000 billion VND is nearing completion; as of September 26, 2026, the project is reported to be approximately 95% complete and is expected to be finished in November 2026.

So how are tens of thousands of billions of VND spent on flood control being used? Why can a city with numerous flood control projects still experience flooding after heavy rains? And does Ho Chi Minh City's flood control problem truly stem from a lack of funds, insufficient infrastructure, or planning and infrastructure failing to keep pace with the rate of urbanization?

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