Streets such as Truong Chinh, Kim Ma, Thai Ha, Kham Thien, Ba Trieu and Ly Thuong Kiet were seriously submerged after the rain which lasted more than one hour, causing long traffic jams.
According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, the northern region, including Hanoi, will continue facing heavy rains with thunderstorms on June 13-15.
Flooding is forecast to occur in Lo and Thao rivers on June 14-17. The water level on Red River and Gam River are also expected to rise sharply.


Thai Ha Street is flooded after the rain on June 13 morning


Many vehicles face engine stall due to flooding


Traffic congestion on Tran Hung Dao Street


A traffic policeman helping to move a motorbike

Water overflown into a shop


Pumps used to deal with the flooding