Nguyen Quy Duc Primary School in Hanoi issued an urgent notice to parents on the morning of September 17, announcing the closure of the school for the day after floodwater submerged the area around its main entrance.
According to the school, heavy rainfall had caused severe flooding at the campus, prompting administrators to suspend classes to ensure student safety.
The school said it would continue monitoring weather conditions and flooding before announcing further study arrangements.
Some roads leading to Nguyen Quy Duc Primary School are deeply flooded on September 17 (Photo: parents of Nguyen Quy Duc Primary School).
Phuong Canh Primary School in Xuan Phuong Ward also cancelled classes on September 17, citing deep flooding on roads and access routes around the campus. The school said travel conditions posed safety risks for both students and parents.
Nam Tu Liem Primary School also informed parents that students would study online on September 17 because of severe flooding in several areas.
Other schools, including Xuan Phuong, Nguyen Sieu and Doan Thi Diem, announced similar measures, shifting to online learning as flooded roads prevented safe access to campuses.
Many roads leading to schools in Xuan Phuong Ward and Tu Liem Ward were deeply flooded (Photo: Minh Chien).
The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said northern Vietnam, including Hanoi, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, experienced moderate to heavy rainfall from the night of September 16 through September 17, with some areas recording very heavy downpours.
In Hanoi, widespread flooding was reported across several districts after intense rain began on the evening of September 16.
The Northern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Centre reported that thunderstorms and heavy rain affected central Hanoi late on September 16, increasing the risk of localised flooding on many streets.
Data from Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Company showed that by around 3 am on September 17, rainfall had exceeded 100mm in many parts of the capital. Hai Ba Trung recorded 183mm, followed by Phu Do with 167mm, Yen So with 163mm, Cau Giay with 157mm and Tay Mo with 150mm.
