Torrential night rain causes floods across Ha Noi

The rain, mostly concentrated in the western part of the city, has flooded the inner districts of Cầu Giấy, Bắc Từ Liêm, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Đông and Thanh Xuân.

This led to traffic chaos, particularly during the morning rush hours when people were heading to school and to work. The flood water even overflowed into the houses of residents.

Heavy rain along with the ongoing infrastructure construction of canals in Vĩnh Tuy, Thụy Khuê, Nghĩa Đô and Tây Sơn are blamed for the insufficient drainage, which led to floods in the city.

The Hà Nội Drainage Limited Company and the city’s natural disaster prevention and control committee are working to fix the issues. – VNS

Traffic is almost blocked in the area around Keangnam Hà Nội Landmark Tower on Phạm Hùng Street because of the floods. – VNA/VNS Photos Minh Sơn

TThe flooded streets in the Văn Quán urban centre in Hà Đông District make it very difficult for local residents to ride their vehicles. — VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kiên

The main entrance to the Hà Nội Architecture University in Thanh Xuân District is completely covered with water. — VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kiên