Hanoi needs to install earthquake monitoring systems: Experts

Old apartment buildings on Tho Quan Street, Hanoi face risk of collapse if an earthquake happens. — vietnamplus.vn

HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Experts have recommending installing an earthquake monitoring system in Hanoi as the capital city’s old apartment buildings are at risk if disaster strikes.

Hanoi has nearly 1,600 old apartment buildings, many of which have fallen into disrepair.