Torrential rain floods Hanoi streets
Saturday, 16:27, 21/07/2018
VOV.VN - A heavy downpour in the morning of July 21 caused traffic chaos for Hanoi locals as many streets in Ha Dong, Hoang Mai and Dong Da Districts were flooded.
Hanoi received a heavy downpour on the morning of July 21. |
The rain lasted from the night of July 20 until the morning of July 21. |
Many districts saw large rainfall amounts, including Hoang Mai (73.4 mm), Ba Dinh (76 mm), Dong Da (75 mm), Long Bien (76 mm) and Ha Dong (103 mm). |
The flooding on Vinh Hung Street in Hoang Mai District turns the road into a river, causing difficulties for local people’s travel plans. |
Buses create waves as they drive along Thai Ha Street. |
A small alley becomes a torrent of water. |
Locals use sandbags to prevent their houses from flooding water. |
Stores are still open despite the heavy rain. |
Hoai Duc District is inundated with water. |
In some areas, the water level is higher than the wheels of motorcycles. |
On Belt Road No. 3 |
A car is stalled in the floods. |
Duong Noi ward, Ha Dong District |
Streets in Van Quan ward, Ha Dong District are awash with water. |
An Khanh ward, Hoai Duc District is flooded. |