Hanoi rainfall exceeds 150 mm overnight, causing widespread flooding

  

Rainfall exceeding 150 mm in several parts of Hanoi from Wednesday night to Thursday morning has caused widespread flooding, with some schools switching to online classes.

• 7h10

  Luong The Vinh Street in downtown Hanoi is flooded by half a meter

  Luong The Vinh Street in Thanh Xuan Ward in downtown Hanoi was flooded by 30-50 cm at around 7 a.m., leaving many vehicles stalled in water.

  A woman crosses the flooded Luong The Vinh Street early on Sept. 17, 2026. Photo by Hoang Giang

  Motorcyclists stop by both sides of the flooded Luong The Vinh Street to avoid splashing water. Photo by Hoang Giang

• 7h00

  Some Hanoi streets flooded by 40 cm

  Hanoi Sewerage Company recorded 64 mm of rainfall at its Mai Dich monitoring station in Phu Dien Ward by 3 a.m. Thursday, but Doan Ke Thien Street was still flooded by around 40 cm.

• 6h45

  Exceptionally heavy overnight rain hits Hanoi

  According to rainfall monitoring data, several areas of Hanoi recorded exceptionally heavy rainfall from 7 p.m. on Sept. 16 to 3 a.m. on Sept. 17, including 199 mm in Tu Liem, 190 mm in Hai Ba Trung, 182 mm in Cau Giay, 164 mm in Yen So and 153 mm in Thanh Liet.

  The heavy overnight rain flooded many streets across Hanoi, disrupting morning travel.

  At the city's western gateway, more than 30 centimeters of water covered a section of National Highway 6, occupying nearly all four lanes. Vehicles were forced into the outermost lane, causing congestion in the area.

  On Thang Long Boulevard toward the city center, a section was flooded by more than 50 centimeters of water, making it impassable for low-clearance vehicles. Some motorbikes were forced to change direction and enter the expressway.