A deeply flooded section of Dam Quang Trung Street in Hanoi brings traffic to a near standstill on the morning of September 15, 2026. Photo: Hong Quang / Tuoi Tre
According to Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Company Limited, as of 6:00 am on Tuesday, heavy rain had caused flooding and waterlogging at several locations, affecting traffic on Dam Quang Trung, Co Linh, and Vinh Hung Streets; National Highway 6; and Thang Long Boulevard.
Data collected from 10:00 pm on Monday to 6:00 am on Tuesday showed exceptionally high accumulated rainfall.
Among inner-city wards, Yen So recorded the highest rainfall at 270.4mm, including 142.8mm between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.
Several other areas also recorded more than 150mm of rain, including Hai Ba Trung (219.2mm), Trieu Khuc-Thanh Liet (175.5mm), Ho Linh Dam pumping station in Hoang Liet Ward (162.5mm), Nguyen Khuyen-Van Mieu (158.4mm), Nguyen Chinh-Hoang Mai (157.3mm), and Phung Hung-Hoan Kiem (156mm).
The heavy rain also caused water levels in rivers and regulating lakes to rise rapidly.
The flooded section of Dam Quang Trung Street is about 40-50cm deep, with many vehicles stalling as they attempt to pass through. Photo: Hong Quang / Tuoi Tre
Traffic is gridlocked on Co Linh Street toward Vinh Tuy Bridge, leaving virtually no room for vehicles to move. Photo: Hong Quang / Tuoi Tre
Traffic comes to a standstill on Vinh Tuy Bridge in Hanoi as vehicles are unable to disperse in different directions. Photo: Hong Quang / Tuoi Tre
Drainage workers remain on duty. Photo: Hong Quang / Tuoi Tre
Traffic is also heavy on several other roads in Hanoi due to the rain on the morning of September 15, 2026. Photo: Hong Quang / Tuoi Tre
Deep floodwater covers Nguyen Van Linh Street in Hanoi after heavy rain. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre
The Viet Hung area of Hanoi is flooded at 9:00 am on the morning of September 15, 2026. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre
Floodwater covers Ngoc Lam Street in Long Bien, Hanoi. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre
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