Tunnels on Thang Long Avenue submerged after heavy downpours

With Typhoon Wipha being the third storm of the year to hit the nation, Hanoi suffered from a prolonged period of heavy rain, leaving many tunnels on Thang Long Avenue flooded with commuters forced to wade through floodwater on their way to work.

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Massive downpours cause severe flooding to hit Thang Long Avenue on August 4.

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Workers are on duty in order to help reduce the water levels in the tunnels, with vehicles being banned from the area.

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The route through the Bao Son Paradise entertainment complex quickly become flooded with water being measured at approximately 60-70cm on August 4.

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An image of some of the areas affected by the severe flooding

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A number of motorcycles  travel through submerged areas.

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A bus struggles to move through the floodwater.

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The chaotic scene in front of the Bao Son Paradise entertainment complex

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Traffic quickly built up as a result of the flooding

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Maintenance workers were dispatched in order to help ease pressure on flood-hit areas.

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