Commuters wade through flooded streets as torrential rain lashes Hanoi

Torrential rain starting on the night of September 16 has caused widespread flooding, with water levels rising on many streets in Hanoi.

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The area near the Xuan Mai apartment complex, beneath the Yen Nghia railway overpass, is inundated, making it difficult for commuters to get through during rush hour.

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Vehicles inch through the flooded section of the street, with many drivers looking for ways to avoid the deepest areas. (Photo: OFFB)

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In My Dinh 1 Ward, relentless downpours have submerged streets, forcing residents to push their motorbikes through the floodwater. (Photo: OFFB)

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To Huu Street, connecting Tu Liem Ward and Ha Dong Ward, remains deeply flooded at midday, with the water receding at an exceptionally slow pace.

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Floodwaters force long lines of vehicles to wade through the deluge, bringing traffic to a standstill in many areas.

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During rush hour, commuters struggle to make their way to work through the flooded areas. Traffic is severely disrupted in parts of the city. In the photo, a section of road near the Tran Duy Hung overpass.

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Crowds of people are stranded in the rain on both the roadway and pavement along Nguyen Xien Street.

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At around 9 a.m. on September 17, Hanoi's streets remain severely congested, with many drivers struggling to reach their workplaces. Traffic jams also persist on Nguyen Trai, Le Van Luong and Tran Duy Hung streets.

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Traffic is gridlocked in both directions on Nguyen Trai Street, stretching from the Thanh Xuan underpass to the People's Security Academy.

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Deep flooding forces drivers to slow down as water levels rise on the streets. Motorcyclists in raincoats struggle through the floodwaters on their way to work or to take their children to school. (Images captured on Pham Tu Street)

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Parents carry their children on their backs across a flooded section of Pham Tu Street on their way to school.

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To Huu Street, at the intersection with Le Van Luong Street, is also flooded and congested from early morning. Many motorbikes break down, forcing riders to stop and make repairs on the spot.

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Vehicles move at a snail’s pace in front of My Dinh Stadium and along Le Duc Tho and Le Quang Dao Streets.

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Deep flooding has affected a section of Ring Road 3, prompting authorities to put up warning signs at the Mai Dich flyover intersection in Cau Giay Ward.

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Heavy rain has continued across northern Hanoi, with rainfall exceeding 150 mm at several monitoring stations, increasing the risk of further flooding.