Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Hà Nội

May 01, 2025 - 09:15

The downpour, which began early in the morning, occurred on the second day of the five-day holiday as many locals struggled to navigate the flooded streets.

A heavy rain floods Minh Khai Street, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội on Thursday morning.—VNA/VNS Photos Trần Việt

HÀ NỘI —Heavy rain hit Hà Nội on Thursday morning, flooding several streets and causing major travel disruptions for residents.

Heavy rain floods streets in Hà Nội on Thursday morning, disrupting travel for residents. VNA/VNS Photos Trần Việt

Water rises above half the wheels on Mạc Thị Bưởi Street, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội, on Thursday morning. VNA/VNS Photos Trần Việt

People drive through a flooded section of Minh Khai Street, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội, on Thursday morning. VNA/VNS Photos Trần Việt

Water rises to knee height on Kim Mã Street after heavy rain in Hà Nội on Thursday morning.— Photo tienphong.vn

Heavy rain makes travel difficult for residents on Nguyễn Chí Thanh Street, Hà Nội, on Thursday morning.— Photo tienphong.vn

The downpour, which began early in the morning, hit on the second day of the five-day holiday celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025), as many locals struggled to navigate the flooded streets.— VNS

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