Hà Nội floods after heavy downpour

August 17, 2020 - 18:48

A heavy downpour in Hà Nội on Monday afternoon flooded many streets in the centre of the city. According to the Hydro-Meteorological Forecast Centre, heavy rain will continue for the next few days.

HÀ NỘI — A heavy downpour in Hà Nội on Monday afternoon flooded many streets in the centre of the city. According to the Hydro-Meteorological Forecast Centre, heavy rain will continue for the next few days.

Vehicles can hardly move on submerged Quán Sứ Street due to heavy rain. — VNS Photos Đăng Nguyễn

The heavy rain lasted for hours in most of central Hà Nội.

The rain happened during the city's busy evening rush hour.

Many vehicle's engines stalled due to heavy rain.

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