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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.
30 hours of isolation in the heart of Hanoi floods

30 hours of isolation in the heart of Hanoi floods

Foreigners find ways to adapt to Hanoi flooding

Foreigners find ways to adapt to Hanoi flooding

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
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
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
Why Hanoi flooded severely and water took long to recede

Why Hanoi flooded severely and water took long to recede

The severe flooding in Hanoi during the whole of Tuesday was caused by enormous rainfall simply overwhelming its drainage system though many areas also lack adequate investment in infrastructure.
August 26, 2025 | 07:59 pm PT
Over 40 flooded spots in Hanoi after early-hour downpour

Over 40 flooded spots in Hanoi after early-hour downpour

A heavy downpour from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday submerged numerous streets in Hanoi, with water levels reaching up to 50 centimeters, inundating homes and disrupting traffic.
September 15, 2024 | 10:20 pm PT
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.
November 19, 2019 | 01:58 am PT
 
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