29 locations in Hanoi are heavily flooded, people cannot circulate, soaked in water
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The heavy rain that poured in in the early morning of October 7 turned many roads in Hanoi into rivers, and a series of vehicles stalled.
11:55: Rising water submerges crops
Recorded at nearly 12:00 on October 7, on National Highway 23, through Phuc Thinh Commune (Hanoi), many rice fields were submerged in water and collapsed. Photo: Thanh NhanMany rice fields were submerged in water. Photo: Thanh NhanNot only affecting rice, heavy rain also causes many areas of fruit and vegetable trees of farmers in the area to be flooded, threatening productivity and quality. Photo: Thanh Nhan
11:50: Immense sea of water in front of My Dinh Stadium
Le Duc Tho Street, in front of My Dinh Stadium, was flooded, many vehicles could not move through. Photo: Phan AnhMany people choose to walk to get to work. Photo: Phan AnhThe area in front of My Dinh Stadium was flooded with water more than half a motorbike. Photo: Phan AnhImproved vehicles are used by people to move motorbikes through flooded areas. Photo: Phan AnhA passenger bus stalled and lay adrift in the middle of a sea of water on Le Duc Tho Street. Photo: Phan AnhThe sea of water is immense in front of My Dinh Stadium. Photo: Phan Anh
11:35: Getting a motorbike through the Ham Nghi - Nguyen Co Thach intersection
Many vehicles had difficulty moving on Nguyen Co Thach Street. Photo: Phuong AnhNguyen Co Thach Street was flooded with water more than half a wheel. Photo: Phuong AnhTo avoid engine failure, many motorcyclists have to walk to cross the Nguyen Co Thach - Ham Nghi intersection. Photo: Phuong Anh
11:10: People use sandbags to block floods
People in Ecohome urban area, Dong Ngac ward, Hanoi City use sandbags to block floods. Photo: Dang TienPumping machines are mobilized to drain water. Photo: Dang Tien
29 deeply flooded spots are not open to traffic
According to the Hanoi Traffic Infrastructure Maintenance Board, as of 10:00 a.m. on October 7, 2025, the whole city of Hanoi had a total of 122 flooded locations, of which 93 were still flooded and 29 were deeply flooded and unable to circulate.
For flooding incidents, the Maintenance Board has directed units to continuously monitor, send people to be on duty to guide traffic flow and fully put up warning signs at flooded locations in accordance with the plans directed by the Department of Construction. At the same time, notify the media to guide drivers to move smoothly and ensure safety.
10:40: Some areas in Hanoi have power outages due to flooding
At CT12 Van Phu apartment building, Kien Hung ward, the building management board temporarily cut off electricity due to flooding into the transformer station. The representative of the management board said that they are coordinating with the authorities to pump and drain water to handle the flooding situation at the transformer station, and after the treatment is completed, the power can be turned on the building again.
Mr. Hoang Nam, a resident at the apartment building, said that due to a power outage, the elevator was unable to work. He and his family must stay indoors.
"Although we still have water at home, we have to be frugal. The pump was overloaded so it burned down, and the power was cut off. The phone is also about to run out of battery. I didn't think that after half a morning I would be isolated in the city," Mr. Nam lamented.
Previously, residents of this apartment building had made efforts to mobilize sacks and sand to build dikes to prevent water from overflowing into the basement for parking. However, due to the high flood water and overloaded pumps, the H3 tunnel is currently flooded, most of the vehicles in this tunnel have been evacuated to minimize damage.
10:35: Rainfall decreases
According to Mr. Mai Van Khiem - Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the cause of heavy rain is the circulation of storm No. 11 Matmo combined with the wind convergence to a level of 5,000m.
According to the forecast, the rainfall will decrease in the afternoon and evening. However, in the late morning, many streets were still deeply flooded. In the photo is Tran Duy Hung Street taken at 10:35. Photo: Dang Huynh
Rainfall from 6-8am on October 7 is generally 30 - 60mm, some places have heavier rain such as Tu Liem ward 240mm, Phu Dien ward 178mm, Phu Luong ward 152mm, Duong Noi ward 145mm, Lang ward 144mm, Phu Thuong ward 125mm.
"It is forecasted that in the next 3 - 6 hours, Hanoi will continue to have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms. The common rainfall is 30 - 60mm, locally very heavy rain over 100mm. From noon and afternoon, the intensity of rain will continue to decrease" - Mr. Khiem said.
Calculating the plan to increase the frequency of operation of two metro lines
Speaking to Lao Dong Newspaper, a representative of the Hanoi City Traffic Management and Operation Center said that due to the complicated developments of floods causing many streets in Hanoi to be flooded, the Center has requested units to proactively closely follow the actual developments of the storm and the level of impact to propose appropriate bus operation plans.
Prepare plans to adjust services and operating hours of bus routes, including plans to temporarily suspend operations in cases of major impacts from storms or extreme weather, to ensure safety for passengers, workers and vehicles.
Arrange drivers and service staff on the bus and prepare reserve vehicles, ensure increased passenger clearance at traffic congestion or incidents upon request from authorities; prepare vehicles to transit people through points and road sections at risk of flooding.
At the same time, a representative of Hanoi Railway Company Limited also said that the two routes Cat Linh - Ha Dong and Nhon - Hanoi Railway Station are still operating normally. The unit also developed a plan to increase the frequency of operations to adjust services, the operating time of urban railway lines and a plan to temporarily suspend operations in cases of major impact of storms or extreme weather, to ensure safety for passengers, train drivers and trains.
9:40: streets turn into rivers
After heavy rain, deep flooding occurred on many streets such as Thang Long Avenue, Lieu Giai - Phan Ke Binh, Doi Can...
Recorded on Doi Can Street this morning, water was about half the wheel of a car, some vehicles stalled.
Some stalled vehicles stood still on Doi Can Street. Video: Bich Ngoc
The Lieu Giai - Phan Ke Binh intersection is submerged in water. Photo provided by the peopleThang Long Avenue turns into a river. Photo provided by the peopleNguyen Tuan Street has many sections deeply flooded, motorbikes cannot pass through. Photo: Phuong Linh
9:20: Keagnam intersection paralyzed traffic, people wade through water
Deep flooding in Pham Hung Street.People wade through the water. Photo: Duc Thang
Deep flooding in Pham Hung Street. Video: Duc Thang
Hanoi has 66 flooded spots
According to the Center for Technical Infrastructure Management (Hanoi Department of Construction), by 8:00 a.m. on October 7, widespread heavy rain due to the circulation of storm No. 11 caused many inner-city and suburban areas to be partially flooded.
The total average rainfall recorded in the area was from 100 - 200mm, in which many places exceeded the warning threshold: O Cho Dua 251.3mm, Dai Mo 205.8mm, Vinh Thanh 274mm, Tu Liem 209.2mm.
Currently, the whole city has 66 flooded spots, mainly concentrated in the To Lich, Nhue and Long Bien basins, with flooding depths from 10 - 30cm. This situation corresponds to scenario 2 (rain below 100mm) and options 1 and 2 in the flood response plan of the Department of Construction.
The deeply flooded roads that obstructed traffic include: Huynh Thuc Khang, Bui Xuong Trach, Minh Khai, Le Duc Tho, Duong Dinh Nghe, Phan Van Truong, Quang Trung (Ha Dong), Vo Chi Cong, Co Linh, Ngoc Lam, Duc Giang, along with some sections on National Highway 3, National Highway 32 and provincial roads.
9:10: Vehicles stalled in series
Tran Duy Hung Street is deeply flooded from the intersection with Hoang Dao Thuy to Big C Thang Long. Photo: To TheMotorbikes and low-chassis cars passing by all stalled. Currently, there are areas where the water is higher than the waist of adults. Photo: To The
Responsible for drainage tasks
According to the representative of Hanoi Drainage Company Limited, due to the influence of storm No. 11, from 0:10 to 7:00 on October 7, the city will have widespread, heavy rain, common rainfall of 90 - 150mm, locally high at Coconut Market is 328mm, Hai Ba Trung is 166mm, Tu Liem is 245mm, Tay Ho is 185mm, Dai Mo is 255mm, Phu Luong is 220mm, Hai Nhat is 330mm and Trieu Khuc is 173mm.
The water level on rivers and lakes regulated at 7:00 a.m. on October 7 was: To Lich River (at Hoang Quoc Viet) 5.56 m; To Lich River (at TL Thanh Liet Dam) 3.95 m; Lu River (at Dinh Cong Bridge) 3.96 m; Kim Nguu River (TL culvert) 3.52 m; Set River (TL culvert) 2.69 m; Nhue River (at Ha Dong culvert) 4.98 m; O Canal 2.29 m; E Canal 1.78 m.
West Lake (67 Trich Sai) 6m; Hoan Kiem Lake 7.80m; Truc Bach Lake 6.43m; Linh Dam Lake 2.64m; Thien Quang Lake 4.19m; Xa Dan Lake 4.05m; Tai Trau Lake 4.90m; Van Quan Lake 4.70m
A representative of Hanoi Drainage Company Limited also said that flooding was mainly in the Nhue River and Cau Bao River basins due to heavy rain this morning and the water level of these two rivers, which was still high from storm No. 10, continued to rise, requiring irrigation pumping stations to operate continuously and at maximum capacity.
Drainage Enterprise No. 4 is on duty and coordinates with authorities to warn traffic on the streets. Photo: Dang Tien
9:05: Hanoi Traffic Police proactively ensure traffic
In response to the prolonged rain caused by storm No. 11 - Matmo, the Traffic Police Department of Hanoi City Police has proactively deployed traffic diversion and regulation plans in key areas, ensuring smooth and safe traffic for people.
The Hanoi Traffic Police Department has proactively deployed on-duty plans, arranged forces at key routes and intersections, promptly diverted traffic, regulated and guided people to move safely.
The Traffic Police Department recommends: People should turn on lights, reduce speed, keep a safe distance, observe carefully and strictly follow the instructions of the traffic police force to ensure safety for themselves and the community.
9:00: Water floods into people's houses
The family of Mr. Nguyen Tai Vu, living in Lane 4, Tran Phu Street, Ha Dong Ward, had their house flooded this morning. Photo: Pham DongKeangnam area has people bringing homemade boats and buoys to be able to move. Photo: Pham DongFlooding in the Pham Hung - Duong Dinh Nghe intersection. Photo: Pham DongA rescue vehicle helps people move through deep water on Duong Dinh Nghe Street. Photo: Pham Dong
8:45: Vehicles have difficulty moving in Nam An Khanh urban area
Nam An Khanh urban area (An Khanh commune) was flooded, making it very difficult for vehicles to move. Photo: Tran VuongThe urban area on both sides of Hoang Tung Street (An Khanh, Hanoi) is also deeply submerged in water. Photo: Tran VuongVehicles have difficulty moving. Photo: Tran VuongThe water rose to three levels, making it impossible to distinguish between the sidewalk and the road. Photo: Tran VuongFlooding situation in Nam An Khanh urban area (An Khanh, Hanoi). Photo: Tran VuongThe area of Hoang Tung Street to the apartment buildings was flooded. Photo: Tran VuongThe water was so deep that the villas were all overwhelmed. Photo: Tran Vuong
8:40: Many areas are deeply flooded
The area of Huynh Thuc Khang Street (Hanoi Radio and Television Station) has many sections of water that is deep above half the wheel. Photo: Ngoc TrangHandiresco Pham Van Dong urban area was flooded up to 50 cm deep in some places, making it impossible for people and vehicles to move. Photo: Ngoc TrangCau Giay Park area is deeply flooded. Photo: Luong HanhThe Tay Mo area was deeply flooded, many vehicles stalled while trying to get through the flooded area. Photo: Hai Nguyen
8:30: Rescue vehicles cannot reach, use ropes to pull a car out of deep flooding
A car was deeply flooded in the Keangnam area, a rescue vehicle could not approach it and had to pull a rope to rescue. Photo: Pham Dong
8:25: Thang Long Avenue is flooded like a sea
Recorded at more than 8:00 a.m., Thang Long Avenue seen from above looks like a sea of water. Photo: Cuong NgoIn the area of Road 70, Tay Mo Ward, the water was deep, many vehicles tried to cross but stalled. Photo: Cuong NgoPeople climbed back onto their motorbikes so that the water from the exhaust pipe could flow out. Photo: Cuong NgoPeople hire a trailer service to move motorbikes through flooded areas. Photo: Cuong NgoThe Army helps people transport motorbikes through flooded areas on Highway 70. Photo: Cuong Ngo
8:20: A series of vehicles soaked in water
The water was almost up to the wheels of motorbikes, people had to help each other push their vehicles through the deep flooded point. Photo: Tuan AnhMany streets in Hanoi were flooded almost to the motorbike saddle. Photo: Dinh Thien - Thieu TrangAt the intersection of Thanh Thai - Hoang Quan Chi, the water was almost in the belly of an adult. Photo: Dinh Thien - Thieu TrangPeople pushed their vehicles to stop moving through the deeply flooded section. Photo: Dinh Thien - Thieu Trang
8:15: People close doors, surround garbage to prevent it from entering their homes
The Tran Quang Dieu - Vo Van Dung area was flooded up to 50-60 cm, many people tried to get through but stalled and had to push their vehicles away. Photo: Anh VuSome houses on Vo Van Dung Street had to surrounded them with corrugated iron to prevent water from rising into their houses. Photo: Anh VuPeople had to push their vehicles through a heavily flooded area on Tran Quang Dieu Street, Hanoi. Photo: Anh VuThe water was up to the knees in the area of alley 48, lane 32 Do Duc Duc, most households were closed to prevent garbage from flooding into their homes. Photo: Pham DongIn Me Tri, Tu Liem, Hanoi, people have to wade through deep water to get to work. Photo: Pham Dong
CT12 Van Phu apartment building, Kien Hung ward, Hanoi mobilizes people to build a dike to prevent flooding. Water in the deeply flooded area overflowed into the basement.
7:45: Many vehicles progressed into a dilemma
Pham Hung Street is flooded, vehicles cannot move. The elevated Ring Road 3 is congested. Photo: Tuan AnhPeople stopped at high places on Pham Hung Street because they could not move. Photo: Tuan Anh
The Tran Huu Duc intersection to Nguyen Co Thach was deeply flooded, many vehicles could not move.
Setting up warning signs of deep flooding
At 5am, Mr. Le Van Thiep - a worker at Drainage Enterprise No. 3 - was present at Truong Dinh Street, Hanoi to open the manhole cover, ensuring a smooth drainage system, serving the safety of vehicles. Photo: Hanh Thom.Some apartment buildings in Tu Liem ward have closed their gates to prevent residents from parking because they are worried about water flooding in. Photo: Bui ThomPeople are busy clearing the water that has flooded into the apartment building's basement. Photo: Bui Thom
People struggle to move to work
Ms. Nguyen Phuong Dung (Thanh Tri) left home at 6am to move to her workplace. Her travel route along Khuat Duy Tien and Pham Hung streets. From early morning, it rained heavily, making it difficult for her to move around.
The area in front of Hong Ngoc Phuc Truong Minh Hospital gate was flooded, parents could not take their children to school. Photo: Provided by parents
"I reached halfway, Khuat Duy Tien Street was deeply flooded, making it impossible for vehicles to move" - Ms. Dung said.
Along Khuat Duy Tien Street, Hanoi, water was deeply flooded, overflowing into the parking tunnel of stores and houses on both sides of the road. Photo: Bich Ha
Ms. Hoang Anh (Cau Giay Ward, Hanoi) although preparing mentally for heavy rain, did not expect the flood to be so rapid.
In many streets, prolonged rain caused deep bends and water flooded into people's houses. Photo: Le Ha
"The water is over 1m high, and has been overflowing to the first floor since early morning. I had to break the electric knife bridge to ensure safety, the whole family moved to the upper floor. All motorbikes left on the first floor were flooded, most likely damaged after this rain" - Ms. Hoang Anh lamented.
Hanoi has heavy rain, many streets are strewn with rivers, vehicles are moving around the water
7:35: All kinds of ways to prevent flooding
People reinforce their doors to avoid water from flooding deep inside. Photo: Dinh Thien - Thieu TrangBecause there is a forecast for rain, many people have proactively prepared sandbags, and used them immediately when there is heavy rain or flooding.
7:00 a.m.: People use homemade rafts to move
According to a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper at 7am, Thang Long Avenue was deeply flooded, making it impossible for vehicles to move. In the area opposite the Vietnam Military Museum, the water was half-ended, many motorbikes and cars had to turn around and enter the middle lane for cars. Photo: Cuong NgoIn the Thang Long Avenue area, people used homemade rafts to move. Photo: Cuong NgoPeople assisted the driver in pushing the car out of the flooded area. Photo: Tuan Anh
6:58: Traffic chaos
Traffic chaos on the Thang Long Boulevard service road, many vehicles looking for places to turn around. Photo: Bui ThomThe Tran Kim Xuyen - Vu Pham Ham intersection is currently half-flooded, making it difficult for vehicles to move. Photo: Vu Linh
6:55: Flood prevention in apartment buildings
Due to the impact of heavy rain, many basements of the apartment building were also heavily flooded. Recorded at the VOV Me Tri apartment tunnel (Luong The Vinh street), due to flooding, people had to move their vehicles out of the tunnel. Photo: Thanh HoaApartments in Tu Liem ward have warning signs in front of the tunnel. Photo: Bui ThomPeople set up fences to prevent water from flooding into vehicles.
6:50: Heavy rain causes flooding, streets turn into rivers
Water overflowed car wheels on Pham Van Bach Street, the apartments reinforced the tunnel doors, preventing water from overflowing. Photo: Thieu TrangOn Yen Hoa Street, the water began to flood, many vehicles stalled. Photo: Thieu TrangVan Phu and Kien Hung areas were flooded, vehicles could not move. People at CT12 apartment building are focusing on building a dike to prevent water from overflowing into the basement. Photo: Pham Dung
6:45: People struggle to move
Due to the impact of storm No. 11, on the night of October 7, Hanoi had heavy rain, causing many streets to be heavily flooded. Photo: Dinh ThienCars were flooded at the beginning of Duong Dinh Nghe Street, Pham Hung intersection. Photo: Tuan AnhRecorded at 6:45 a.m., Me Tri Ha Street, Tu Liem Ward was deeply flooded. Photo: Tuan AnhPeople struggled to push their vehicles through the flooded area. Photo: Tuan Anh
According to the meteorological agency, it is forecasted that in the next 3-6 hours, Hanoi will continue to have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain over 100mm.
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According to the meteorological agency, it is forecasted that in the next 3-6 hours, Hanoi will continue to have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain over 100mm.
