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




















