At around 6 am, Huynh Tan Phat Street in District 7 was severely put under water. The tidal water gushed into narrow alleys.
Alley 719 was among the lowest-lying areas on Huynh Tan Phat Street, so it is often inundated when high tides happen, mostly between October and December every year.
Many parents had to take their children to school this morning to ensure their safety. Some even had to carry their children on their backs to go through the flooded spots.
Nguyen Van Thanh, a local resident, said that over the past week, he had to get up quite early to get his children to school. Since living in this area for more than a decade, his family has faced severe inundation due to high tides.
The tides affect the area twice a day, in the morning and evening. Each tidal spell lasts 5-7 days.
Tran Thi Tram has to use bicycles to bring her children to school, instead of a motorbike to avoid the engine stalling.
Thien Thanh said that she is frightened of potholes on submerged roads, so they do not dare to ride her bicycle.
Le Huu Tri even wore shorts to avoid getting wet.
People use plastic bags to protect their motorbikes.
