Heavy rains and serious floods disrupt traffic

Rains have poured down in Ha Noi since Monday night and got heavier on Tuesday morning.

Over 150 mm rainfall was dumped onto many parts of Ha Noi between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., with some areas recording more than 150 mm in just two hours from 11 a.m., according to the Ha Noi Drainage One Member Limited Liability Company.

Torrential rains left 65 flooding hotspots across the city, particularly in inner-city districts, where water levels surged as high as 50 cm in some locations.

The Northern Meteorological Center forecasts continued moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Ha Noi through Tuesday evening due to the remnants of storm Bualoi.

The local authorities are continuing efforts to manage the situation, with traffic police working to clear blocked roads and minimize the impact on daily life.

The Ha Noi Sewerage and Drainage Company deployed staff to key flood-prone areas and operated all pumping stations at maximum capacity, including Yen So (20/20 pumps in use), Cau Buou, Dong Bong 1 and 2, Co Nhue, and Da Sy to rapidly lower water levels and ensure safe traffic flow in low-lying areas. The company said it would continue to monitor weather developments closely and adjust operations to maintain effective drainage and urban safety.