The rains occurred at around 1 pm. As a result, some trees on Hoang Sa Street in District 3 were uprooted, paralysing traffic.
Hoang Sa is a one-way street, making it impossible for vehicles to make U-turns, resulting in severe traffic congestion.
The traffic police quickly came to the street to clear the fallen trees.
This evening, HCM City is forecasted to continue facing downpours with the risk of thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, lightning, and hail.
Heavy rains and thunderstorms may persist in the Central Highlands and southern regions over the next ten days.
