Many areas in Hanoi's outskirt district of Chuong My were seriously inundated after a heavy rain on Thursday evening.
Water level on the Bui River rose up quickly on the evening of September 8 when local authorities in Chuong My District advised people living in vulnerable areas to relocate.
Police and military officers were sent to help evacuate people and move their belongings to safe places throughout the evening.
Many houses were still isolated by the flooding on Friday morning.
All the lanes in Bui Xa Street were deeply flooded.
Chuong My is the lowest area in Hanoi which constantly sees flooding during heavy rains.