According to the latest weather forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting at 3:30 p.m., prolonged heavy rain in Hanoi could significantly affect urban activities and traffic.
In the next 3 - 6 hours, the inner city of Hanoi and neighboring areas will continue to have heavy rain with common rainfall from 30 - 50mm, some places over 80mm.
This rain is likely to cause flooding on many streets, with a common depth of 15 - 25cm. Some streets may be flooded deeper, from 20 - 40cm, specifically as follows:
Dong Da District: Thai Ha, Le Duan, Chua Boc, Truong Chinh, Ton That Tung, Huynh Thuc Khang.
Ba Dinh District: Doi Can, Dao Tan, Lieu Giai, Ngoc Khanh, Cao Ba Quat (section in front of Hanoi Urban Environment Company).
Hai Ba Trung District: Minh Khai (feet of Vinh Tuy Bridge), Van Ho, Nguyen Cong Tru, Ba Trieu 5-way intersection, Lo Duc, Lien Tri - Nguyen Gia Thieu, Mac Thi Buoi, Nguyen Chinh.
Thanh Xuan District: Vuong Thua Vu, Quan Nhan, Nguyen Tuan, Nguyen Trai, Bui Xuong Trach, Cu Loc, Trieu Khuc, Luong The Vinh, Nguyen Huy Tuong, Dinh Cong, Alley 192 Le Trong Tan, Nguyen Van Troi.
Hoan Kiem District: Phan Boi Chau - Ly Thuong Kiet Intersection, Thanh - Bat Dan - Nha Hoa intersection, Trang Tien - Hang Bai intersection, Quang Trung, Nguyen Huu Huan, Tho Nhuom, Ton Dan, Phung Hung, Ta Hien - Luong Ngoc Quyen intersection, Dinh Liet Street, Nguyen Sieu Street - gateway.
Tay Ho District: Thuy Khue Intersection - La Pho slope, Trich Sai, Phu Xa.
Cau Giay District: Hoa Bang, Pham Hung, Pham Van Bach, Ton That Thuyet, Duong Dinh Nghe, Doan Ke Thien, Mai Dich, Nam Trung Yen, Nguyen Phong Sac, Duy Tan, Tran Quoc Hoan, To Hieu, Nguyen Khanh Toan, Yen Hoa, Cau Giay, Xuan Thuy, Le Van Luong.
Hoang Mai District: Giai Phong, Tan Mai, Nguyen Xien, Nguyen Chinh, Truong Dinh, Linh Dam, Linh Nam.
Bac Tu Liem District: Pham Van Dong Street, Nhon Station area.
Nam Tu Liem District: Le Trong Tan Intersection - the underpass for people passing through Thang Long Avenue, Tran Binh, My Dinh, My Dinh Bus Station, Trung Van, Chau Van, Ham Nghi, Le Duc Tho.
Ha Dong District: Mo Lao, Van Phu urban area, Le Trong Tan, Quang Trung - Phan Dinh Giot intersection, Yen Nghia bus station, Ngo Thi Nham, To Huu, Quang Trung, Chien Thang, To Hieu.
Long Bien District: Ngoc Lam Street, Hoang Nhu Tiep, Dam Quang Trung, Co Linh, Cau Chui, Lane 80 Hoa Lam.
The above streets are mainly flooded during heavy rain and will drain quickly after the rain ends, within about 30 - 60 minutes.
The warning level of natural disaster risk due to flooding is Level 1.
Traffic on deeply flooded streets can be seriously affected, causing local congestion or making it difficult for vehicles to move. People need to proactively monitor and limit travel during heavy rains to ensure safety.
Tourists need to continuously update bulletins warning of heavy rain and flooding from meteorological agencies or official information channels to proactively adjust their tour schedules.
People and tourists should bring raincoats, umbrellas, waterproof shoes or plastic sandals to easily move in flooded conditions.
Avoid going into deeply flooded areas, small alleys: Do not take the risk of going through flooded routes to prevent accidents such as falls, collapsed manholes, washed away water...
Contact your accommodation for travel advice or change your itinerary if necessary.
