Thunderstorms in Hanoi throw down many trees, one person dies

The thunderstorm with strong intensity lasted in an afternoon of 4/6 caused a power outage, and flooded many streets lightly. Not many trees, people walking on the road were knocked down by the wind. A taxi driver died because of the tree falling over.

According to the observation data of Son Tay Meteorological Station, in the storm with heavy rain at 6pm on 4/6, the strongest wind force 60-72km / h is equivalent to level 8 storm, can spill trees, speed the roof door.

The strong wind blew down the traffic signal light at Dao Tan - Lieu Giai intersection.(Photo: Union)

A strong wind blew up many signs, roofs, trees, and felled people on bicycles, motorcycles and other rudimentary vehicles. Many motorbikes and tables and chairs for roadside were also blown by wind, city traffic was disturbed.

In the area of ​​Hung Vuong road, which is close to the Thanh Nien fork - Mai Xuan Thuong, a long-time nacre tree was crushed on the taxi when it was in circulation. At the scene, the fallen tree across the car caused the car's head to collapse.

The taxi collapsed due to being dumped by old trees.(Photo: Union)

The authorities had to force rescue forces and two fire trucks to clear the scene. Taxi drivers are said to die on the spot, two passengers on the car were injured and taken to emergency

In some areas in Bac Tu Liem, Cau Giay, Tay Ho and Dong Anh districts, heavy rain, the rainfall measured at Xuan Dinh is 79mm, Dong Anh 65mm, Ho Tay 40mm. After that, the rain spread about 30 minutes in the whole inner city with the rainfall measured in Van Ho is 22mm, Truc Bach 40mm .

Some areas under construction of technical infrastructure, urbanization or no drainage system such as Pham Van Dong road, Mai Dich, Phan Van Truong and Tran Binh roads encounter heavy rains that have flooded with depth. 0.1-0.2m.

Heavy rain, high winds caused power outages at the West Lake regulating gate, Bay Mau lake pumping station and many streets in the inner city.

The old tree on the taxi caused the driver to die on Hung Vuong Street.(Photo: Union)

Hanoi Drainage Company has deployed the force of standing in the field to collect garbage at the mouth to collect frogs, clear the flow. Yen So pumping station, Dong Bong I, Dong Bong II pumping stations and other local pumping stations continuously operate to lower the water level on the system.