torrential rain disrupts daily life in hcm city picture 1
Ho Chi Minh City suffers a large downpour starting at 7 a.m. on May 25, just as local people head to work. Their journey was hindered by the conditions, with many drivers forced to turn on their headlights due to limited vision.
Hundreds of vehicles are left at a standstill on Rach Chiec bridge in Thu Duc city as they move towards Binh Thanh district.
Locals in District 12 struggle on their morning commute due to the spell of torrential rain.
Nguyen Van Qua road in District 12 sees flooding which rises up to about halfway on the wheels of motorbikes.
Vehicles have no choice but to move at a snail’s pace on Nguyen Van Khoi road in Go Vap district.
A similar situation emerges on Ung Van Khiem road in Binh Thanh district as the streets are inundated with flooding.
The period of prolonged rain forces many people to seek shelter at bus-stops or under flyovers. By midday the conditions had shown no signs of abating.