Heavy rain is not uncommon in South Asia this time of year, but experts largely agree that the frequency and intensity of cloudbursts have increased in recent years, in part due to climate change.
In addition to preserving natural ecosystems and the sustainable fisheries that depend on them, reefs may help to protect coastlines from storms and floods, which will become ever more urgent as climate change and rising sea levels give rise to more dangerous storms.
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JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
Vietnam is prone to often deadly storms and flooding that cause widespread property damage, especially during the storm season from June until October.
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