Hanoi streets underwater after downpours

A section of the Thang Long Boulevard in Hanoi is inundated, May 23, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Anh Hung

Torrential rains ve rendered several parts of Hanoi inundated up to 60 cm deep Monday morning, impeding traffic.

Since Sunday night, several Hanoi districts had seen heavy rains due to impacts of a low-pressure area. In the last 12 hours, Son Tay Town recorded rain levels at 170 mm, Hoai Duc District 150 mm, Ha Dong District 120 mm, Ba Vi District 90 mm and Lang Street 50 mm.

A section of the Thang Long Boulevard leading into the Bao Son Paradise theme park in Hoai Duc District saw all four lanes inundated, up to 60 cm deep. Many people had to turn back, unable to enter downtown areas.

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