Water rushes down the street like a waterfall.

Dong Nai: A thunderstorm lasting over an hour caused water to pour down from alleyways like a waterfall, severely flooding several central streets in Bien Hoa City, and overturning many vehicles, on the afternoon of July 7th.

Water rushes down the street like a waterfall.

Water cascaded like a waterfall through the center of Bien Hoa city on the afternoon of July 7th. Video : Phuoc Tuan

Around 4:30 PM, heavy rain caused severe flooding in many central streets of Bien Hoa City. On a 200-meter stretch of Dong Khoi Street intersecting with Bui Trong Nghia Street, water surged from the alleys of Trang Dai and Tan Phong wards down into the city center.

Local residents say that the water used to flow into a stream. However, the stream's area has narrowed due to encroachment by residents. When it rains, the water cannot drain and overflows onto the road and alleys. "The water rushes down from above, causing many vehicles to fall over," said Mr. Lan, a resident on Dong Khoi Street.

A street vendor selling fruit moves her goods to the side of the road due to the sudden rise in water levels. Photo: Phuoc Tuan

Meanwhile, the floodwaters, exceeding half a meter, caused many vehicles to break down, forcing drivers to push their cars through the flooded sections. The rain during rush hour caused prolonged localized traffic jams in some areas. Traffic in the area returned to normal around 7 PM.

According to the People's Committee of Bien Hoa City, to definitively resolve the flooding problem at Trang Dai intersection, the city has started a drainage project with a total budget of 23 billion VND, expected to be completed by the end of this year.

Over the past few days, due to the influence of the Southwest monsoon, the Dong Nai area has frequently experienced thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. In Bien Hoa, the rain was brief but the large volume of water caused flooding on some low-lying roads.

Phuoc Tuan

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