Due to the influence of storm No. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on September 30, Hanoi will have moderate to heavy rain with common rainfall of 250350mm, locally high in Hai Ba Trung ward 420mm, and 510mm Coconut Market.
Heavy rain has caused the water level of rivers and lakes in the inner city to remain high. As of 6:00 a.m. on October 1, 2025, the To Lich River (Hoang Quoc Viet section) was 5.14 m; West Lake was 6.25 m and Hoan Kiem Lake was 8.00 m, exceeding the controlled water level by 7.70 m.
As of 6:00 a.m. on October 1, the Nhue River basin still has flooded spots at some points on the routes: Duong Dinh Nghe, Hoa Bang, Phan Van Truong, Resco area, Vo Chi Cong, Phu Xa, Dai Lo Thang Long underpass No. 5.6 Km9+656, General Department V intersection, Cau Buu, Trieu Khuc, Yen Nghia, Quyet Thang...
To Lich River basin area, basic traffic is guaranteed, there is still water stagnation in Thai Ha, Huynh Thuc Khang, Nguyen Chinh... Ta Hong basin is still flooded in Hoang Nhu Tiep, Co Linh, Dam Quang Trung, Ngoc Lam. According to the forecast of the Northern Hydrometeorological Station, on October 1, 2025, Hanoi will continue to have moderate rain, heavy rain to very heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Recorded at the Duong Dinh Nghe - Pham Hung - Me Tri intersection, workers of Drainage Enterprise No. 2, Hanoi Drainage One Member Co., Ltd. divided into groups using water pumps and collecting garbage at the revenue gates. According to Mr. Nguyen Van Nhan - a worker at Drainage Enterprise No. 2, since the morning of September 30, the unit has been on duty in this area. However, heavy rain and flooding caused the area to be flooded, causing local congestion.
According to Mr. Trinh Ngoc Son - Deputy General Director of Hanoi Drainage Company Limited, up to now (9:30), there are still more than 20 flooded spots in Hanoi. The company has mobilized maximum forces and vehicles to be on duty at flooded areas and coordinated to support people and authorities to move through these areas.
At the same time, the company operates 100% of the main pumping stations on the system, namely Yen So pumping station (20/20 pumping stations), Cau Buu, Dong Bong 1, 2 pumping station, Co Nhue pumping station, Da Sy pumping station... to lower the water level in the system. The blast gates operate according to the correct procedures, ensuring traffic safety in low-lying areas. However, some pumping stations had to stop operating and remove pumping due to rising water levels such as Dong Da Lake pumping station, Den Lu Lake, Xa Dan Lake, Thanh Cong Lake, Phan Van Truong...
The company has deployed 100% of its personnel to be on duty, to handle drainage, collect garbage at the collection station, and operate the maximum capacity of the main pumping stations to lower the water level on the system in accordance with regulations. At the same time, continue to closely monitor weather developments, arrange forces to closely monitor the scene, handle flooding and will update reports when there are new developments," said Mr. Son.
Together with drainage workers, after floods, a large amount of waste spilled into the environment, causing the environmental sanitation workers to work 2-3 times a day. According to Ms. Kim Anh - a worker at Vinh Yen Urban Environment and Services Joint Stock Company - every time it rains, garbage and leaves are soaked with water, making it very heavy and difficult to transport. "Starting at 6am this morning, the whole unit has started collecting, but the amount of garbage is leaves and branches, which is very difficult," said Ms. Kim Anh.
Millions of arms turn to compatriots affected by storms and floods
Consecutive storms No. 8, 9, 10 and floods caused by the storm have killed 19 people and many people are missing. Many houses and production and business establishments had their roofs blown off and suffered heavy damage. People across the northern and central mountainous provinces are struggling to cope with floods and heavy losses in human lives and property due to floods and thunderstorms.
"A piece of food when hungry is worth a package when full", with the spirit of mutual love that has always been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people, the Golden Heart Social Charity Fund calls on domestic and foreign philanthropists to join hands to share with people affected by floods to have food, clothing, shelter, students have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Social Charity Fund would like to sincerely thank the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and domestic and foreign philanthropists.
All help please send to: The socialist fund of the golden heart, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at VietinBank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. STK: 0021000303088 - At Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, STK: 12410001122556 - At BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the following QR code:
