Many streets in Hanoi were deeply submerged after heavy rain on Monday evening.
The downpour with lightning at 7.30 pm caused lots of difficulties for drivers.
Many people had to seek shelter at street-side houses while waiting for the rain to stop.
Long lines of cars in a traffic jam on Cau Giay Street at 8 pm.
A woman walked on a street with flood water rising over her knees.
A man trying to start his motorbike after its engine died on Tran Quy Kien Street.
Serious flooding on Nguyen Phong Sac Street.
A young woman walking with her electric bike on Pham Van Bach Street.
Duy Tan Street at 9 pm.
Traffic congestion occurred as people were trying to avoid the flooded areas on Pham Hung Street.
Flood water flows into houses on Tran Dang Ninh Street.
A woman trying to prevent the water from flowing into her house.
A man using a pump to get water out of his house. He said that flooding often occurs in his area after heavy rain.
