Hue, Oct. 31 -- Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has called for stronger efforts to safeguard the UNESCO-recognised Complex of Hue Monuments against increasingly severe weather, stressing the urgency of improving drainage, waterproofing, foundation reinforcement and artefact preservation.

Inspecting flood-hit areas in the central city of Hue on October 31, the Deputy PM commended the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre for its swift and proactive response in cleaning and restoring sites immediately after floodwaters receded, helping to minimise damage and quickly restore the site's appearance.

He requested the city's authorities and the centre to assess vulnerable structures, develop long-term climate adaptation plans, and accelerate p...