Heavy rain creates 122 flooding spots in Hanoi, paralyzing 30 streets

Hanoi’s leaders, along with several department officials, conducted an inspection of the city’s response efforts following the heavy rainfall. After visiting sites in Xuan Phuong Ward, the Cau Nga pumping station, and Tay Mo Ward, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, Nguyen Manh Quyen, urged relevant units to operate pumps at full capacity and take proactive measures to drain the water. He emphasized the importance of preventing prolonged flooding to avoid disrupting daily life.

Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen (2nd, R) inspects drainage efforts in Hanoi. Photo by Hoang Phong

The section of Phan Van Truong Street running through Nha Xanh Market in Cau Giay Ward was flooded by more than a meter, forcing most stores to close. Some vendors urgently moved their belongings to higher ground to avoid the rising floodwaters.

Bui Van Binh, 29, shared that the flooding began at his clothing store at 6:00 a.m., and within just half an hour, it had risen over a meter. He was able to move shoes, sandals, and clothes out of the shop in time, but some items were still soaked and had to be placed on high ground to wait for the water to recede before they could be dried.

Market traders at Nha Xanh Market carry their belongings through floodwaters. Photo by Tung Dinh

Market trader Giang Mi Phu, 28, estimates the total damage at around VND50 million (US$1,900). Photo by Tung Dinh

A group of market traders uses a tarpaulin as a "boat" to transport their goods through the floodwater. Photo by Tung Dinh

Nha Xanh Market is surrounded with floating debris amid flooding. Photo by Tung Dinh

Residents struggle on streets with water up to their waists

As of 10 a.m., Hanoi had recorded 122 flooding spots, including 29 heavily flooded ones where traffic was stuck. Residents were seen pushing their motorbikes through the rain on Nguyen Hoang Street, with the flooding recreating the scene from just a week ago near My Dinh Bus Station, when Typhoon Bualoi triggered prolonged downpours in the city.

Residents pushing their motorbikes through the rain on Nguyen Hoang Street. Photo by Tung Dinh

The scene of flooding in front of My Dinh Bus Station is recreated for the second time in a week. Photo by Tung Dinh

People carrying goods and wading through water on Pham Hung Street toward My Dinh Bus Station. Photo by Tung Dinh

Market traders pushing carts across the flooded section in front of Phu My village. Photo by Loc Chung

 

 

Heavy rain creates 122 flooding spots in Hanoi, paralyzing 30 streets

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Nguyen Duy Khanh and his colleagues from a vehicle assistance service offered free support to motorcyclists, helping them cross a deeply flooded section of Phung Hung Street in Ha Dong Ward.

Photos by Huy Manh

The area around My Dinh National Stadium has been transformed into a giant lake, with surrounding streets like Le Duc Tho, Chau Van Liem, Tan My, and Tran Huu Duc flooded between 20 and 50 cm.

The water levels in front of the stadium were so high that only a portion of the iron fence was visible. Vehicles struggled to move through the submerged section.

The square in front of My Dinh Stadium is flooded by about half a meter. Photo by Van Ngoc

Residents feeling their way through the sea of water in front of My Dinh Stadium. Photo by Van Ngoc

Le Duc Tho Street is deeply flooded, with some motorcycles daring to drive through. Photo by Van Ngoc

Cars and motorbikes are hesitant to move across a flooded section. Photo by Van Ngoc

 

 

Heavy rain creates 122 flooding spots in Hanoi, paralyzing 30 streets

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Severe congestion is seen on Ring Road 3 heading towards Tran Quoc Hoan and Hoang Quoc Viet. Many cars were reversing to avoid hydro-lock, which could damage their engines.

Ring Road 3 heading towards Tran Quoc Hoan and Hoang Quoc Viet is congested. Photo by Dinh Tung

A five-seater car reversing to prevent water from entering the combustion chamber through the exhaust pipe. Photo by Dinh Tung

Hanoi has recorded 90 spots flooded 10 to 50 cm by 9 a.m., including those on Tay Mo, Nguyen Hoang, Xuan Phuong streets and Thang Long Boulevard.

Streets around My Dinh National Stadium are nearby 1 meter under water.