Hong Tien street (Bo De ward) submerged in water. (Photo: VNA)
The Quang Trung – Tran Quoc Toan crossroads quickly turns into a “river”. (Photo: VNA)
Torrential rain turns many streets into “rivers” within a short time. (Photo: VNA)
Severe flooding on Nguyen Van Cu street. (Photo: VNA)
Flooding on Dang Thai Than street, Cua Nam ward. (Photo: VNA)
Deep flooding on Doi Can street disrupts traffic. (Photo: VNA)
Functional units working hard to drain floodwater during heavy rain. (Photo: VNA)
Many streets are deeply flooded, hindering local traffic. (Photo: VNA)
Many streets are submerged, affecting traffic in the capital. (Photo: VNA)
Flooding disrupts traffic on Nguyen Ngoc Chan street, Long Bien ward. (Photo: VNA)
Many vehicles submerged at Ecohome 3 apartment complex, Dong Ngac ward, Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Heavy rain flooding several spots on Tan Xuan street, causing localised traffic congestion. (Photo: VNA)
Workers on duty draining floodwater on Minh Khai street. (Photo: VNA)
Torrential rain floods Hanoi
Due to the circulation of Typhoon Kajiki (No. 5), from the night of August 25 to the morning of August 26, 2025, Hanoi was hit by heavy downpours, causing widespread flooding. Many vehicles were unable to pass through deeply inundated areas.