HANOI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Heavy rain from a tropical depression hit northern and north-central Vietnam, causing flooding that halted traffic in the capital Hanoi and sparked warnings of landslides on Thursday.
Some Hanoi districts recorded up to 250 mm (10 inches) of rain on Thursday morning, according to the national weather centre.
Downpours have pounded Hanoi since early Thursday morning, submerging streets, Reuters witnesses said, with traffic turning chaotic at intersections and flood waters rising calf-high in some districts.
[1/4]People make their way through a flooded street after heavy rains in Hanoi, Vietnam September 28, 2023.
Vietnam is prone to destructive storms and flooding, with 451 people killed or missing last year in natural disasters such as floods and landslides, according to government statistics.
Persons:
Thinh Nguyen, Eurocham, Phuong Nguyen, Sonali Paul
Organizations:
REUTERS, Thomson
Locations:
HANOI, Vietnam, Hanoi, EU