Hanoi: Rising Red River water levels pose flooding risk

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Due to prolonged heavy rains caused by Typhoon Yagi, hydroelectric reservoirs have had to open several floodgates, causing the Red River in Hanoi to rise dangerously close to warning levels.
The Red River's water level rises, coming within just 1 meter of the Long Bien Bridge (photo taken early morning, September 10. (Photo: VNA)
The Red River's water level rises, coming within just 1 meter of the Long Bien Bridge (photo taken early morning, September 10. (Photo: VNA)
Floodwaters inundate tha Phuc Xa area in Hoan Kiem District, impacting local residents' lives (Photo taken at 6:45 AM on September 10). (Photo: VNA)
On the evening of September 9, rising river waters began flooding parts of Chuong Duong Do riverbanks. In photo: a motorbike repair shop at the 46 46 Chuong Duong Do parking area is affected as floodwaters inundate the premises. (Photo: VNA)
The Red River's water levels have reached near-warning levels in recent days due to the combined effects of Typhoon Yagi and flood discharge from hydroelectric dams. (Photo: VNA)
Some residents relocate vehicles from the 46 Chuong Duong Do parking area as a precaution against further flooding. (Photo: VNA)
Prolonged heavy rains from the remnants of Typhoon Yagi, along with water released from hydroelectric reservoirs, have cauased river levels in northern Vietnam to rise significantly. In Hanoi, the Red River's water level is nearing alert level 1, leading to flooding in the riverside area of Phuc Xa. (Photo: VNA)
Prolonged heavy rains from the remnants of Typhoon Yagi, along with water released from hydroelectric reservoirs, have cauased river levels in northern Vietnam to rise significantly. In Hanoi, the Red River's water level is nearing alert level 1, leading to flooding in the riverside area of Phuc Xa. (Photo: VNA)
Flooding on Chuong Duong Do Street in Hoan Kiem District forces residents to useboats for transportation (Photo taken at 6:45 AM on September 10). (Photo: VNA)
After decades, the water level of the Red River has risen this high again. (Photo taken at 6:45 AM on September 10). (Photo: VNA)
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