HCMC: Heavy rain during rush hour, traffic jams everywhere

Severe traffic congestion in the area around Binh Trieu Bridge 1-2.

According to reports, the rain started around 5 PM and continued until after 7 PM, right when people were leaving work. Many roads were deeply flooded, causing widespread traffic jams. Even after 7 PM, traffic remained congested, making movement extremely difficult.

National Highway 13 is experiencing severe traffic congestion. Photo: QUOC HUNG

In the city center, streets like Cách Mạng Tháng Tám, Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Lý Tự Trọng, Pasteur, Trần Hưng Đạo, Nguyễn Văn Cừ... are all packed with vehicles.

The Phù Đổng intersection and Hàng Xanh roundabout became "hot spots," with traffic jams stretching for kilometers, moving slowly. Many motorcyclists were forced to ride on the sidewalks to escape the congestion. Particularly on National Highway 13, the section crossing Bình Triệu Bridge saw traffic in both directions almost at a standstill.

The An Suong intersection, along with Truong Chinh Street, National Highway 1, and Phan Van Hon Street, also experienced severe traffic congestion. The An Suong overpass was overloaded both above and below, with lines of vehicles stretching for kilometers.

Meanwhile, around Tan Son Nhat airport, the Cong Hoa, Hoang Van Thu, and Truong Son roads are constantly congested, causing many passengers to worry about missing their flights.

The roads are packed with vehicles during rush hour. Photo: QUOC HUNG

The situation was no better on the Hanoi Highway, Nguyen Xien, and Nguyen Duy Trinh routes, with traffic struggling to move; the Saigon Bridge was congested all the way to the Hang Xanh intersection.

Meanwhile, on routes like Huynh Tan Phat and Le Van Luong, the flooding was severe, with cars and motorbikes lined up in long queues, moving very slowly.

Despite traffic police, regular police, and volunteer youth being on duty to regulate traffic from early morning, the sheer volume of vehicles, coupled with the effects of flooding, made traffic extremely congested.

According to the Southern Vietnam Regional Meteorological and Hydrological Station, Ho Chi Minh City is currently in the peak of the rainy season, with unpredictable weather and heavy rain often concentrated in the late afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to proactively monitor weather forecasts, limit travel during peak hours if it rains, and check their vehicles to avoid incidents when passing through flooded areas.