Severe flooding hit Hanoi on Tuesday as Typhoon Matmo unleashed torrential rains across the city. This latest deluge continues a troubling pattern, with recurring storms battering Vietnam's northern regions.
In Hanoi, significant roadways have turned into rivers, leaving vehicles stranded and forcing residents to navigate the calf-deep waters. The city's inner districts are particularly hard-hit, as overwhelmed drainage systems fail to manage the relentless rainfall.
As schools shutter and flights from Noi Bai International Airport face delays, the capital grapples with yet another weather-induced crisis. The floods follow last week's destruction from Typhoon Bualoi, which claimed 51 lives and caused substantial financial damage. Weather forecasts predict continued downpours and warn of