Dien Bien Phu city hit by severe flooding

Low-lying roads in the area, such as Truong Chinh and Vo Nguyen Giap, are seriously affected by the heavy rainfall.

The impact of the weather leaves many streets flooded, causing great difficulties for local people driving either motorbikes or cars.

A local battles against the conditions to find a way to prevent flood water entering his house.

Some residents patiently wait for the rain to subside before heading back home.

Dirty flood water inundates streets throughout the city, having a negative influence on the daily lives of local people.

Small lanes are also left deeply submerged.

Further thunderstorms and periods of rain are predicted to hit many localities in Dien Bien province, including Dien Bien Phu city, along with Muong Nhe and Nam Po districts over the next few hours.