Warning: Hanoi continues to have heavy rain during rush hour
From about 5-7pm today, Hanoi city continues to have moderate to heavy rain, with total accumulated rainfall ranging from 40-80mm, higher in some places.
This rain is likely to cause localized flooding in many streets. Flood water levels are generally between 20 and 60 cm, deeper in some places, and flooding lasts from 2 to 4 hours, even longer in low-lying suburban areas. People are advised to be on guard against deep flooding in vulnerable areas.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, heavy rain in Hanoi may last until this afternoon and evening, then gradually decrease.
From October 1, Hanoi is forecast to have only scattered showers and thunderstorms. However, the meteorological agency currently warns of a level 1 risk of natural disasters due to heavy rain. During thunderstorms, people need to be on guard against tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind that can break trees, damage houses, traffic works and infrastructure.
Heavy rains in a short period of time also put great pressure on urban drainage systems, leading to flooding in many residential areas, urban areas and roads. This situation can cause traffic congestion, reduce visibility for drivers, and increase the risk of slipping and accidents.
Not only Hanoi, many other localities in the North and Thanh Hoa also continue to have rain due to the circulation after storm No. 10. Rainfall here is generally from 20 to 60 mm, with some places possibly exceeding 100 mm.
In Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho and Thai Nguyen provinces, rainfall was recorded from 40 to 80 mm, in many places exceeding 200 mm.
