Morning rain causes traffic jams across Hanoi

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported heavy rain overnight and Tuesday morning in several northern locations, including Hung Yen with 191 mm, Hai Phong 139 mm, Quang Ninh 128 mm, and Ninh Binh 114 mm.

For Hanoi, rain, moderate rain, and thunderstorms are expected from Tuesday morning through Wednesday, with total rainfall of 30–60 mm and some areas potentially receiving heavy rain of over 90 mm. Thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong wind gusts.

Drainage workers on duty on Trung Kinh Street in Hanoi. Photo by Thanh Hai

Congestion on Dao Tan Street toward Kim Ma Street at 10:30 a.m. Photo by Thanh Hai

Chaotic traffic on Road 70 near K Hospital’s Tan Trieu branch. Photo by Thanh Hai

Nguyen Tai Street is heavily congested on the morning of Oct. 14, 2025. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

Around 10:00 a.m., several sections of the Mai Dich Interchange near the overpass experienced heavy congestion as a large volume of vehicles converged, causing slow movement along Ho Tung Mau Street.

The interchange, which links Ho Tung Mau, Pham Van Dong, Xuan Thuy, and Pham Hung streets, typically sees heavy traffic. Jams are particularly common on rainy days, as the area is dense with government offices on streets such as Duy Tan and Cau Giay. The surrounding neighborhood also hosts multiple universities, including Thuong Mai (Commercial) University, Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam National University, and the Academy of Journalism and Communication.

Congestion in front of Thuong Mai University on Ho Tung Mau Street. Photo by Thanh Hai

At 10 a.m. congestion at the intersection of Cau Giay and Khuc Thua Du streets shows no signs of easing. Photo by Loc Chung

 

 

Morning rain causes traffic jams across Hanoi

Cầu Giấy- Khúc Thừa Dụ

 

 

Morning rain causes traffic jams across Hanoi

Đường Hồ Tùng Mậu - nút giao Mai Dịch

Despite leaving home early, many commuters still couldn’t reach their offices as traffic jammed nearly every intersection.

Do Thuy Linh left her home on Nguyen Khanh Toan Street at 7:30 a.m. but didn’t arrive at her office on Kham Thien Street until 8:34 a.m., missing her clock-in time by four minutes.

"That means I lost [a part of] a day’s pay stuck on the road because of the rain and traffic," she said.

Residents navigate gridlock on Le Van Luong Street in Thanh Xuan Ward. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

Le Van Luong Street experienced congestion from the underpass to multiple intersections toward the city center. Traffic police were on duty in the rain to direct vehicles and ease the bottleneck.

The Le Van Luong Underpass in Thanh Xuan Ward is congested in the downtown-bound direction. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

Vehicles wait at the underpass exit due to gridlock ahead. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

Traffic police direct drivers under rain. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

At 9:00 a.m., traffic on Hoang Quoc Viet Street was gridlocked in both directions. Motorcyclists threaded between cars in search of a way through as vehicles inched forward in the rain.

 

 

Morning rain causes traffic jams across Hanoi

Xe cộ nhích từng chút trên đường Hoàng Quốc Việt

Hoang Quoc Viet Street at 9:00 a.m. Photo by Anh Phu

Motorcyclists weave between cars to find a way ahead. Photo by Anh Phu

Traveling from Vinh Tuy to Cau Giay wards, a woman named Thu Hang said she is currently "standing still" on Nguyen Ngoc Vu Street, unable to turn around as traffic is jammed in every direction.

"The traffic is very chaotic," she said.

 

 

Morning rain causes traffic jams across Hanoi

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On Kim Ma Street, traffic flow is inching forward, with commuters covering only about one kilometer in 40 minutes due to the narrow roadway and barriers at the metro construction site.

On Road 70 past the Tan Trieu campus of K Hospital, which specializes in cancer treatment, vehicles have been severely congested since 7:00 a.m.

Chaotic traffic on Road 70. Photo by Thanh Hai

Traffic on Vo Chi Cong Street toward Ring Road 2.5, Hoang Quoc Viet, and Buoi streets is congested in both directions, with vehicles crawling forward. Vo Chi Cong is the main route connect Hanoi downtown and Noi Bai International Airport.

A long queue of cars on Vo Chi Cong Street. Photo by Anh Phu

Many commuters show visible frustration amid the heavy rain and traffic gridlock. Photo by Anh Phu

 

 

Morning rain causes traffic jams across Hanoi

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Morning rain and heavy traffic left thousands of commuters struggling to make their way through the city.

Heavy rain during rush hour forced many to battle the commute in raincoats, under umbrellas, and beneath hats. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

Long lines of vehicles spilled onto the sidewalk on Nguyen Trai Street toward Nga Tu So Intersection. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

Three ambulances weave through heavy traffic on Nguyen Trai Road. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

Nguyen Trai Road toward Nga Tu So was backed up for several kilometers Tuesday morning. Three ambulances with sirens blaring attempted to reach the city center but were unable to make headway through the gridlock.

 

 

Morning rain causes traffic jams across Hanoi

Xe cấp cứu len lỏi trên đường Nguyễn Trãi