Hanoi traffic police 'stretched out' along the entire route to support people in the flood

The impact of storm No. 11 has caused Hanoi to suffer from prolonged heavy rains, causing deep flooding in many areas. Hundreds of officers and soldiers of the Capital Traffic Police (CTPK) have "stretched themselves" to direct traffic and assist people to move safely through flooded areas.

According to the Hanoi Traffic Police Department, all forces were mobilized to the maximum, divided into shifts to be on duty 24/7 at intersections, underpasses, and low-lying areas. Mobile working groups also directly assisted people in pushing their vehicles through flooded areas, rescuing those stuck in the water, and helping people move safely.

Speaking to reporters, Lieutenant Colonel Truong Cong Manh, Deputy Captain of Traffic Police Team No. 11, said: The unit has proactively deployed plans to be on duty with 100% of its personnel, arranging forces at key routes and intersections. As of 10 a.m. the same day, at some points such as the underpass and the road along Thang Long Avenue - although there was flooding, traffic was smooth, there was no congestion; officers and soldiers of the team promptly diverted traffic, regulated and guided people to move safely. The unit is increasing patrols along the entire route, preventing incidents of falling trees in bad weather conditions; promptly supporting people and handling other arising situations.

Officers and soldiers of Traffic Police Team 11 direct traffic on the route.

Traffic police closely coordinate with Hanoi Drainage Company and other functional forces to handle and regulate traffic, and continuously update the flood situation on the intelligent traffic management system to promptly notify people.

Hanoi traffic police assist vehicles having problems when passing through flooded areas.

Traffic Police Team No. 2 and Mobile Police force used specialized vehicles to assist people crossing the Lieu Giai - Dao Tan intersection which was deeply flooded.

Phung Hung gas station area (Ha Dong) was deeply flooded, Lieutenant Colonel Tran Van Cong used a specialized traffic police vehicle to help people get to the emergency room at Hospital 103 and the National Burn Hospital.

As of 10:00 a.m. the same day, Hanoi still had 122 flooded locations.

Of which, 29 locations are impassable, 93 flooded locations are still accessible.

Hanoi Traffic Police force is on duty with 100% of its personnel, guiding people through flooded areas.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/anh/canh-sat-giao-thong-ha-noi-cang-minh-toan-tuyen-ho-tro-nguoi-dan-trong-mua-ngap-20251007101934800.htm