Most of the flood spots are concentrated along the basins of the To Lich and Nhue rivers, according to a recent meeting held by the Hanoi Sewage and Drainage Company to announce the sewerage and drainage plan this year.
As many as 30 spots in Hanoi are often affected by heavy rains
The company, citing a report from the National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, warned of the severity of this year’s weather. It will be complex and unpredictable, with more intense heat waves. Moreover, unusual, severe heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and hail will frequently occur.
According to the company, with rainfall under 50mm per hour, there will generally be no flooding in Hanoi, except for some areas in low terrain or facing drainage issues.
With rainfall of between 50-70mm per hour in 2024, Hanoi will see 11 flooding points. When the rainfall is more than 70mm, there would be 30 locations, including 16 along the To Lich River basins and eight by the Nhue River.
The streets that the inundation will ravage include Nguyen Khuyen in Dong Da District, Hoa Bang and Duong Dinh Nghe in Cau Giay District, Phan Boi Chau-Ly Thuong Kiet T-conjunction, Tong Dan and Dinh Tien Hoang in Hoan Kiem District, Cao Ba Quat Street in Ba Dinh, and Nguyen Chinh Street in Hoang Mai District.
Experts said lakes and ponds in Hanoi have been filled with housing, while the construction of proper drainage systems has yet to receive sufficient attention. This has caused the city to experience more severe floods after downpours.
