Friday, August 23, 2024 Continuous heavy rainfall from Thursday afternoon into the evening has resulted in severe flooding in Thai Nguyen City, northern Vietnam, creating significant travel disruptions and raising concerns for the safety of tourists in the region. The relentless downpour, which began around 1 p.m.
, caused water levels to rise dramatically, sweeping away vehicles and submerging streets under as much as 60 centimeters of water by nightfall. Thai Nguyen Province, which houses the city of the same name, experienced particularly heavy rainfall, with accumulated precipitation ranging from 70 to 95 mm by 7 p.m.
on Thursday. As a result, several major streets in Thai Nguyen City were heavily flooded, causing chaos for residents and travelers alike. On Z115 Street, floodwaters reached 60 cm, sweeping a four-seater car off the road for about 50 meters before it was finally deposited onto the sidewalk.
Fortunately, the driver managed to exit the vehicle safely before it was carried away. Similarly, on Hoang Gia Street, an empty taxicab was also swept away by the rushing waters. Other areas of the city were similarly affected.
Several cars were stalled in the middle of Quang Trung Street, awaiting rescue, while at the intersection of Luong Ngoc Quyen and Hoang Van Thu, water flooded roadside homes, toppling and washing away parked motorbikes. The flooding was not confined to these areas. Streets in the city center, including Phu Lien, Phan Boi Chau, Phan Dinh Phung, Nguy.
