In the photo taken at 11.25am on July 20, 2025, several large trees unexpectedly broke branches and dropped limbs on Trường Sơn Street in the Cư xá Bắc Hải area, Hòa Hưng Ward, HCM City. VNA/VNS Photos Nguyễn Văn Việt

HCM CITY — A sudden midday downpour accompanied by strong gusts and thunderstorms swept through HCM City on July 20, sending branches and trees crashing onto roads and startling residents.

The heavy rainstorm struck rapidly around noon, with powerful winds snapping branches and uprooting trees along several city streets. Fallen limbs and debris scattered across the roadways, alarming local residents and leaving many passersby in a state of panic.

Authorities said no serious injuries had been reported as of the afternoon, but clean‑up crews were deployed to clear obstructions and ensure traffic safety in affected areas. — VNS

Several large trees unexpectedly broke branches, dropping limbs on Trường Sơn Road, in the Bắc Hải Residential Area, Hòa Hưng Ward, HCM City.

Several large trees unexpectedly broke branches, dropping limbs on Trường Sơn Road, in the Bắc Hải Residential Area, Hòa Hưng Ward, Hồ Chí Minh City.

A large tree unexpectedly uprooted and blocked Đồng Nai Road in the Bắc Hải residential area, Hòa Hưng Ward, Hồ Chí Minh City.

Several large green trees unexpectedly broke branches, dropping them on Trường Sơn Street, in the Bắc Hải Residential Area, Hòa Hưng Ward, Hồ Chí Minh City.

Several large green trees unexpectedly broke branches, dropping them on Trường Sơn Street, in the Bắc Hải Residential Area, Hòa Hưng Ward, Hồ Chí Minh City.

Several large trees unexpectedly broke branches, with some falling and flying more than 10 metres on Đồng Nai Street, in the Cư xá Bắc Hải area, Hòa Hưng Ward (part of Ward 15, formerly District 10), Hồ Chí Minh City.

A large tree unexpectedly uprooted on Đồng Nai Street, in the Cư xá Bắc Hải area, Hòa Hưng ward, Hồ Chí Minh City.