On the morning of September 29, Typhoon Bualoi brought downpours and powerful gusts to Hanoi, making travel difficult for residents during the busy start of the workweek.

At around 8 a.m., at the Nguyen Van Loc - Vu Trong Khanh intersection in Ha Dong Ward, a roadside umbrella was blown away by the wind and struck a motorcyclist. Bystanders quickly came to assist and helped move the injured person onto the sidewalk for medical attention.

At the same intersection, strong winds scattered dust, paper, and debris from nearby high-rise construction sites onto the street, reducing visibility and further complicating traffic flow.

At the Vu Trong Khanh - To Huu junction, long lines of cars and motorbikes formed as they attempted to head toward the city center. Traffic Police Team No. 7 from Hanoi’s Road Traffic Police Division deployed officers to manage traffic and direct the flow.

Le Quang Dao Street, near My Dinh National Stadium, saw traffic jams stretching in both directions, affecting routes toward Thang Long Boulevard and back.

On Thang Long Boulevard, near the National Convention Center, three rows of vehicles could be seen bumper-to-bumper heading toward the city center.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 6:00 a.m. on September 29, Typhoon Bualoi had winds at level 9 (approx. 75–88 km/h or 46–55 mph), with gusts reaching level 11 (up to 102 km/h or 63 mph), impacting coastal areas between Nghe An and Ha Tinh. The storm was moving west-northwest at a speed of 20–25 km/h (12–16 mph).

In Hanoi, the sky remained heavily overcast with moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, including isolated downpours in certain districts. Northeasterly winds were blowing at level 3, with a high risk of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts during storms.

 
Dinh Hieu