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Heavy downpours cause severe traffic jams and fallen trees around Hanoi

Monday, 18:05, 26/04/2021
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VOV.VN - A period of torrential rain hit Hanoi on the morning of April 26, resulting in severe traffic congestion to build up on several streets throughout the capital, while strong winds even caused trees to fall onto the road in some places.

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The rainfall leads to a number of serious traffic jams clogging many roads in Hanoi during the morning, with the impact of the heavy rain lasting for several hours.
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On many roads throughout the capital commuters are only able to move at a snail's pace.
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Torrential rain occurs at the peak time in the morning when the majority of local people are heading to their office or school, thereby causing plenty of difficulties for drivers.
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Long queues of vehicles and motorcycles form, leading to heavy congestion on several main roads in the capital, including in the districts of Dong Da, Thanh Xuan, and Ha Dong.
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A person struggles with their commute when faced with a heavy downpour.
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Drivers try to turn on Nguyen Trai street.
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The wet weather conditions cause many people to use their car instead of riding a motorbike, thereby contributing to the traffic jams in the morning.
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Traffic jams can even be seen forming on flyovers.
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Rain and strong winds cause a large tree close to the Banking Academy in Dong Da district to fall down.
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Another big tree on Chua Boc street in Dong Da district blocks nearly half of the road, thereby causing even more significant traffic congestion.
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Moving forward, Hanoi is forecast to endure more rain, thunderstorms, and cold weather over the coming days, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.
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