Residents and businesses in Hanoi once again faced flooding as storms triggered by Typhoon Matmo submerged major roads, especially in the city’s central districts.
Commuters pushed motorcycles through calf-deep water in some areas. Several schools have closed or moved to online classes. Some flights at Noi Bai International Airport have been rescheduled or delayed.
For many, it’s an unpleasant return to last week’s flooding from Typhoon Bualoi, which killed at least 51 people in Vietnam and caused an estimated $600 million in damage.
“It’s a loop – the rains come, the streets flood and people are desperately trying to get by,” Hanoi resident Nguyen Ngoc told Reuters. “I fear this will soon become a norm for us.”
Meanwhile, local media reported that a storm-baked section of the BAC KHE 1 hydropower dam burst in northern Vietnam in mid-afternoon, increasing the potential for flooding for nearby villages.
Includes reports from Reuters.