Ho Chi Minh City streets flood after heavy rain, residents struggle to push motorcycles through water

Ho Chi Minh City experienced severe flooding on Tuesday afternoon following a heavy downpour, disrupting traffic and causing hardship for residents during the evening commute. Several major roads became inundated, with water levels rising over half a meter in some areas. The deluge turned streets into rivers, forcing many motorcyclists and car drivers to abandon their vehicles or navigate slowly through the rising water. The situation was particularly challenging on R12 street near Ba Son bridge, where a long queue of vehicles formed as drivers struggled to move. Some motorists, like Mr. Cong from Thu Duc ward, expressed frustration, stating they had no choice but to wait for the water to subside before continuing their journeys, fearing damage to their vehicle engines. Others attempted to find alternative routes by climbing onto sidewalks to avoid the worst of the flooding. The widespread disruption highlighted the city's vulnerability to heavy rainfall, especially during peak hours.

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Now we just have to endure it, wait for the water to recede before we can go. I don't dare to drive because it could affect the vehicle's engines.