Experts say only a complete overhaul of the city’s drainage infrastructure can permanently eliminate urban inundation.

Experts are urging Hanoi to move from the mindset of “fighting water” to “living with water” by transforming existing urban spaces such as parks, plazas, and parking lots into temporary rainwater reservoirs during heavy storms or tidal surges.

Vietnam issues Level 3 disaster warning after the Cau River in Thai Nguyen surpasses historic flood levels.

Before residents of Cao Bang could recover from the historic flooding caused by the remnants of Storm No. 10, they were struck by another round of severe flooding as the Bang Giang River continued to rise, isolating many areas.

Hanoi shows faster, smarter coordination after recent floods, yet the battle against chronic flooding continues.

Caught on camera, a lightning bolt sliced through the dark sky as the capital endured widespread flooding.

Hanoi’s streets were submerged after overnight rain from Typhoon Matmo, leaving cars and bikes stranded across the city.

Hanoi authorities will close roads and reroute traffic in flooded areas as part of a new emergency response plan for Typhoon Matmo.

Floodwaters from the Cau and Thuong rivers in Bac Ninh have receded slowly, leaving thousands of households still isolated. The Chairman of the Bac Ninh People’s Committee visited the scene to inspect the situation and direct response efforts.

Constant flooding highlights Hanoi’s fragile infrastructure and the urgent need for long-overdue urban drainage upgrades.

Many foreign tourists were stunned by the heavy rainfall and deep flooding in Hanoi on the morning of August 26, caused by the effects of Typhoon No. 5.

Heavy rain turns Ecohome complexes into isolated “islands,” stranding cars and families.

Floods hit Hanoi after prolonged downpours, prompting widespread use of water pumps and emergency responses.

Experts said that climate change was becoming more and more complex and flooding in large cities was occurring more frequently, both in the rainy and dry seasons.

Several communes in Quoc Oai district, Hanoi, have been underwater for three days, forcing residents to adapt to a new mode of living amid flood conditions.

Torrential rain has over the past few days triggered floods in central Vietnam, forcing local residents to move to a higher ground for safety reasons.

VietNamNet Bridge - The building of anti-flood embankments for small areas in the Mekong Delta began two decades ago. However, anti-flood embankments have become a big threat causing flood in the region.