| "Rats were most common in the modern, newly built areas of Hanoi," Explain. |
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| Why was newly built Hanoi infested with rats? |
Answer:
The city of Hanoi was rebuilt in 1903 with modern engineering skill.
The French part of Hanoi was beautiful and clean while the 'Native quarter' lacked modern facilities of health and hygiene.
The refuse and filth from the old city drained straight into the river, which overflowed during heavy rain. The large sewers used in modern Hanoi became the ideal breeding ground for rats.
The rats began to enter the well-cared for French homes through the sewage pipes.
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