The rain lasted for around one hour at midday today.
Some streets were up to 50 centimetres under water, particularly those in the city centre, stalling many motorbikes.
On Dinh Le Street
Around Hoan Kiem Lake area
Hanoi Sewage and Drainage Ltd. Company staff were sent to some streets
On Nguyen Thai Hoc Street
Water even flew into lots of houses
People standing on the pavement to avoid being flooded
Photos by Tien phong
The inundation caused traffic congestion
