Traffic chaos hits Hanoi amid early morning downpour

Tuesday, 12:54, 18/08/2020

VOV.VN - Heavy traffic clogged streets throughout the capital on the morning of August 18 due to a prolonged period of rainfall.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 1 — The impact of storm No. 8 in the East Sea sees Hanoi endure a prolonged period of rain from August 17 to August 18, particularly early in the morning as commuters head to their offices, leading to severe traffic jams to hit parts of the capital.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 2 — A large amount of traffic quickly builds up, with many of the city’s streets suffering from heavy congestion including Nguyen Trai, Tay Son, Truong Chinh, Nguyen Chi Thanh, and Kim Ma, streets.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 3 — The morning rush hour in the capital witnessed a spell of light rain hit, causing prolonged traffic jams on Nguyen Trai street.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 4 — Many vehicles are forced to drive on the pavement, resulting in further traffic chaos.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 5 — A pedestrian is left with no space on the pavement due to the constant stream of motorbikes.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 6 — A long line of motorbikes drive on the pavement on Nguyen Trai street.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 7 — Major streets in Hanoi on the morning of August 18 are hit by a spell of disorder caused by traffic congestion.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 8 — Long lines of vehicles and motorcycles are left stuck in traffic on Nguyen Trai street in Thanh Xuan district.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 9 — The situation remains hectic at 9am.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 10 — Similar scenes could be seen throughout the city, such as on Truong Chinh street.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 11 — With a number of drivers breaking the law and going through red lights the city’s streets are left in chaos.

traffic chaos hits hanoi amid early morning downpour picture 12 — Even on the pavements motorbikes can only move at a snail’s pace.

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