Cars stranded on Hanoi roads as heavy rain causes widespread flooding

By Staff reporters   October 6, 2025 | 11:34 pm PT
Hours of heavy rain on Tuesday morning pummeled Hanoi, flooding streets up to 80 cm, stranding cars and motorbikes, halting traffic, and forcing drivers to push vehicles through deep waters.
Cars stranded on Hanoi roads as heavy rain causes widespread flooding

Flooding on Tran Dang Ninh Street in Cau Giay Ward reached 60 cm in some areas, immobilizing vehicles. Photo by Anh Phu

Parked cars flooded overnight were less damaged than moving vehicles, usually requiring only cleaning, an oil change, and interior drying. Owners can prevent water from entering the combustion chamber by avoiding starting the engine.

Cars stranded on Hanoi roads as heavy rain causes widespread flooding

Many cars parked on the sidewalk overnight were partially submerged, leaving owners to wait for water to recede. Photo by Anh Phu

Cars stranded on Hanoi roads as heavy rain causes widespread flooding

Two luxury cars stalled one after another on Thai Ha Street, Dong Da Ward, with floodwaters covering the license plates. Photo by Hoang Giang

Cars stranded on Hanoi roads as heavy rain causes widespread flooding

Bus staff push a bus through a flooded section of Pham Hung Street near My Dinh bus station. Photo by Tung Dinh

Cars stranded on Hanoi roads as heavy rain causes widespread flooding

A car stalled on Quan Nhan Street near the To Lich River, stranded in standing water. Photo by Hoang Giang

Insiders advise drivers with comprehensive insurance to document the scene immediately; attempting to start a waterlogged engine can cause severe damage and may void coverage.

Cars stranded on Hanoi roads as heavy rain causes widespread flooding

A car stranded on Thai Ha Street left the owner no choice but to roll down the windows and wait for the floodwaters to recede. Photo by Hoang Giang

Drivers facing deep water on empty streets can consider reversing to a safer, less flooded area to reduce the risk of water entering the air intake.

Cars stranded on Hanoi roads as heavy rain causes widespread flooding

A car owner receives help pushing his stalled vehicle through deep water on Thai Ha Street. Photo by Hoang Giang

Cars stranded on Hanoi roads as heavy rain causes widespread flooding

Doan Ke Thien Street in Cau Giay Ward was flooded 60–80 cm, forcing the driver to push his car to the side to prevent water damage. Photo by Loc Chung

Cars stranded on Hanoi roads as heavy rain causes widespread flooding

Parked cars on a street intersecting Le Duc Tho Street were submerged. Photo by Loc Chung

 
 
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