According to the reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper, due to the impact of storm No. 5 Kajiki, Hanoi continuously had heavy rain from August 25 to the morning of August 26.
Prolonged heavy rain caused a series of deep flooding points in the capital such as roads in Van Phu urban area, Kien Hung ward, the area at the intersection of Thang Long Avenue and Ring Road 3... The water was over half a wheel, causing many vehicles to stall and have to move.
Ms. Hoa (in Van Phu Urban Area) said that she got out to get a car to go to work but her apartment was flooded.
"I didn't dare to go to work because the flood was so deep. Some vehicles have just moved a section and have stalled" - Ms. Hoa said.
Heavy rain caused water stagnation in many sections of the elevated Ring Road 3, making it difficult for vehicles to move.
The Northern Hydrometeorological Station forecasts that due to the influence of storm Kajiki (No. 5) on August 25 and 26, Hanoi will have moderate rain, heavy rain, and some places with very heavy rain and thunderstorms.
The total rainfall on August 25 and 26 in the northern and central city is generally 50-100mm, some places are higher than 150mm; the West and the South are generally 70-150mm, some places are higher than 200mm.
The thunderstorms may be accompanied by tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind, breaking trees, damaging houses, traffic works and infrastructure.
Heavy rain can overload urban drainage systems, flooding in residential areas, urban areas and low-lying areas; traffic congestion due to flooding, reduced visibility when driving, causing slippery traffic and accidents.
High-intensity rain in a short period of time can also cause landslides in mountainous areas, where the terrain is steep.
