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Hanoi plans wastewater discharge fee in pollution fight

Hanoi plans wastewater discharge fee in pollution fight

Hanoi wants to charge residents a wastewater discharge fee to generate funds for collecting and treating waste in the capital city.
Over 40 flooded spots in Hanoi after early-hour downpour

Over 40 flooded spots in Hanoi after early-hour downpour

Why Hanoi flooded severely and water took long to recede

Why Hanoi flooded severely and water took long to recede

Hanoi traffic in chaos after office hours as downpours flood streets

Hanoi traffic in chaos after office hours as downpours flood streets

Floodwaters lingering since Tuesday morning plunged Hanoi’s evening rush into chaos, with commuters and parents picking up children stuck on submerged, gridlocked streets.
September 30, 2025 | 01:39 am PT
A day of chaos for Hanoians as heavy rains flood streets

A day of chaos for Hanoians as heavy rains flood streets

People in Hanoi struggled to get around on Tuesday as typhoon Bualoi brought heavy rain and caused widespread flooding.
September 30, 2025 | 07:37 pm PT
Every storm turns Hanoi into a lake. Where did all the drainage money go?

Every storm turns Hanoi into a lake. Where did all the drainage money go?

On Sept. 30, it took me six hours to cover 10 km through Hanoi's flooded streets, a night that revealed how unprepared the capital is for every heavy rain.
October 1, 2025 | 03:01 pm PT
Foreigners find ways to adapt to Hanoi flooding

Foreigners find ways to adapt to Hanoi flooding

On a rain-soaked afternoon Tuesday 60-year-old Park Young Weon, owner of Han Yang restaurant, stood silently in the kitchen watching fresh ingredients go to waste.
October 3, 2025 | 04:22 am PT
30 hours of isolation in the heart of Hanoi floods

30 hours of isolation in the heart of Hanoi floods

Torrential rain caused by Typhoon Bualoi on Tuesday flooded residential areas in Hanoi and left hundreds of families stranded without electricity and safe water.
October 5, 2025 | 09:09 pm PT
Hanoi plans $212M emergency projects before 2026 rains to stop flooding

Hanoi plans $212M emergency projects before 2026 rains to stop flooding

Hanoi will undertake numerous emergency works ahead of the 2026 rainy season to prevent flooding at a cost of VND5.6 trillion (US$212.8 million), improving drainage and disaster response.
December 15, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
 
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