Incessant rains leave Hanoi streets under water

Widespread heavy rains in northern and central regions over the past few days have also affected Hanoi, inundating many streets across the capital city, especially since late July 20.

A car breaks down on the flooded Mac Thi Buoi street (Photo: VNA)

Floods have forced many residents on Mac Thi Buoi street to shut down their shops (Photo: VNA)

People stand under awnings on the flooded Mac Thi Buoi street to wait for the rain to stop (Photo: VNA)

Floodwater has hampered traffic on Minh Khai street (Photo: VNA)

Staff of the Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Limited Company (in yellow) stand on a street to warn drivers of dangerous flooded sites (Photo: VNA)

A warning sign is placed above a drain hole on a street in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)

Phan Boi Chau street is flooded after downpours on July 20 (Photo: VNA)

Vehicles move on the flooded Truong Chinh street (Photo: VNA)

Motorcyclists wade into floodwater on Vu Trong Phung street (Photo: VNA)

Incessant rains since late July 20 have inundated Thai Ha street (Photo: VNA)

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