Addressing Households’ Awareness on Flood Occurrences in Ho Chi Minh City

Based on a 2023 large scale survey of households living in flood-prone districts, this study investigates households' awareness of flooding in Ho Chi Minh City and how they respond to it. According to research findings, present flooding is at or above the level seen ten years ago. The survey results also show that the majority of families have low hopes for floods to reduce in the near future. In addition, respondents voiced anxiety about floods and its impact on their lives. However, households still have limited access to contemporary flood adaptation tactics, which are mostly based on impromptu and rudimentary procedures. This necessitates that local authorities in Ho Chi Minh City will not only re-evaluate policies to assist people in overcoming the consequences of flooding, as well as upgrade/repair the local drainage system, but also organise flood awareness campaigns to constructively communicate about flood risks in HCMC to households, including the introduction of effective preventive measures that households can implement.