Hanoi likely to face water shortage in summerEven though the city's pumping system has been upgraded, it still can't keep up with rapid urbanisation and water shortages are looming over many districts in Hanoi. People in Hanoi take water brought by a truck in 2017The issue was discussed during a meeting on April 19 held by Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung. However, the capital’s population had also increased so there may be water shortages in districts on higher ground. "Water availability will be rotated or water trucks will be sent to some wards," Duc said. A representative of the Department of Health warned about the water quality and suggested shutting down substandard facilities.