According to Minh, 11 locations would be put under water in case of rainfall of 50-70mm per hour. In addition, as many as 30 spots would be affected by rainfall of more than 70mm per hour.
Quan Hoa Market in Hanoi flooded following heavy rain
The areas which are highly vulnerable to inundation are Tong Dan, Dinh Tien Hoang and Phung Hung streets in Hoan Kiem District; Quan Nhan Street in Thanh Xuan Street and Mac Thi Buoi in Hai Ba Trung District.
Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Company have co-operated with districts and concerned agencies to dredge canals and regulate the water level at lakes.
The northern region of Vietnam, including Hanoi, has been forecasted to be directly hit by two to three major storms, seven to nine heat waves and six to eight rainy spells this year.
It is common to see flooding on many streets in Hanoi during the rainy season. Insufficient water drainage capacity, disappearing lakes and poor urban planning are mainly responsible for the problem.