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.

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.

From October 4–15, the trial will maintain the same scope and methods as phase one, while adding weekly tickets alongside single-ride and daily tickets on the “Hanoi Metro” mobile application.

Hanoi reforms its storm-day school policy, empowering principals to act swiftly for student safety - a shift from bureaucracy to responsiveness.

Hanoi has started construction on the Pearl Theater and cultural park project worth over 520 million USD, marking a major milestone ahead of the Capital’s Liberation Day.

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

Hang Ma Street, Thang Long Citadel, and the Old Quarter promise unforgettable festival moments.

After 48 hours of blackout and rising waters, neighbors joined forces to restore their flooded apartment building.

Electric motorcycle use is booming, while gasoline motorcycles are starting to decline following Hanoi’s ban on fossil fuel-powered motorcycles entering Ring Road 1, beginning July 1, 2026.

Hanoi authorities have committed to providing all residents with free periodic health checkups or screenings at least once a year.

Following heavy rains from Storm No. 10, luxury villas in western Hanoi are inundated, leaving residents wading through deep water or calling boats to evacuate.

Families were left scrambling as heavy rain flooded streets and schools, with officials criticized for slow response.

Widespread flooding across Hanoi has led many office workers to spend the night in their offices rather than wade through treacherous waters to get home.

Historic downpours on September 30 turned thousands of vehicles into immobile wrecks. Despite nonstop rescue efforts, by the morning of October 1, the streets of Hanoi remained littered with waterlogged cars waiting to be towed.

Key intersections in Hanoi are submerged in nearly a meter of water as the capital is battered by non-stop rain.

The city commits up to USD 24.5 million to support innovation and startups through a pilot 10-year venture capital fund.

Hanoi expands AI traffic monitoring with cameras detecting 29 BRT lane violations in just 24 hours.