Hanoians struggle on rainy streets as cold air hits northern region

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Vehicles crawl through heavy rain and traffic jams on major Hanoi streets.

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At 7:00 AM, the outdoor temperature in Hanoi drops to 18 degrees Celsius, accompanied by rain and strong winds. Prompted by the sudden shift in weather, many schools, offices, and agencies issue early weather advisories, allowing residents to adjust their attire, plan their commute, and protect their health on the way to work and school.

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At 7:15 AM, long lines of cars and motorbikes crawl toward the city center at the Nga Tu So overpass. The 7:00–8:00 AM window marks the morning peak hour as residents head to work and drop off their children at school.

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Near 8:00 AM on Tran Duy Hung Street, vehicles in both directions toward the city center and Thang Long Boulevard continue to move slowly, queuing up in the cold and windy weather. Rain lasting from last night through early morning brings a sudden chill, driving up demand for personal cars and adding severe pressure to traffic.

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The cold weather accompanied by rain forces many people to put on extra jackets for warmth and use raincoats to stay dry and combat the chill while traveling on the roads.

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The 7:00-8:00 AM window marks the morning peak hour as residents head to work and drop off their children at school. Amid the chilly early-season rain, many young children huddle behind their parents to shield themselves from the cold and wet weather on the way to school.

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Parents bundle up their children in warm clothes for the trip to school. Many residents report that this is the first time this season they clearly feel the sharp drop in temperature, which plummeted by 8 to 10 degrees Celsius compared to yesterday (November 8).

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Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds early on November 9 makes it difficult for pedestrians to cross overpasses.

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On many streets, vehicles must move slowly amid heavy rain and limited visibility, as captured at 7:30 AM on Tay Son Street.

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According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Hanoi experiences moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms on the morning of November 9, with torrential downpours in some areas as the weather turns cold. Daily temperatures range from 17 to 21 degrees Celsius. The northern region is forecast to remain cold through approximately November 11, after which chilliness will restrict primarily to nights and mornings until around November 13.