Heavy rain lasting over two hours this morning caused severe flooding on several streets in Ho Chi Minh City, including Nguyen Van Qua Street in District 12. This flooding significantly affects traffic and residents’ lives, especially cargo transportation by trucks on this route. The truck load capacity on Nguyen Van Qua Street is forced to decrease due to challenging road conditions.
Flooding on Nguyen Van Qua Street, District 12
The heavy rain started around 10 a.m. and lasted until after 12 p.m., submerging many streets in Ho Chi Minh City in water. Streets such as Le Duc Tho, Nguyen Van Khoi (Go Vap), Nguyen Van Qua (District 12), and many streets in Thu Duc were deeply flooded.
A motorbike stalled due to flooding on Duong Van Cam Street, Thu Duc City
On Duong Van Cam Street, the Thoi Ranh section (Thu Duc City), the water was so deep that it covered the wheels, causing many vehicles, especially motorbikes, to stall. Many people were drenched as they tried to move through the flooded area. Cars passing by created large waves, making it difficult for motorcyclists. Some households used wooden and iron panels to block the water from entering, but it still seeped inside.
Residents bailing water out of their house to combat flooding
Impact on Truck Load Capacity on Nguyen Van Qua Street
Floodwater mixed with black mud on Nguyen Van Qua Street (District 12) has entered many houses, severely affecting residents’ lives. Many people have to use boots and tools to remove mud and spray water to wash the floors to reduce the foul odor from the floodwater. This also means that the truck load capacity on Nguyen Van Qua Street will be limited to ensure traffic safety and avoid damaging the road surface. Cargo transportation on this route faces many difficulties.
Mr. Tuoc using a stick to push floodwater out of his house
Mr. Nguyen Van Tuoc, 72 years old, who lives on Nguyen Van Qua Street, said that since the beginning of the rainy season, the area near his house has been flooded more than a dozen times. Some days, heavy rain combined with high tide caused his house to flood more than half a meter, disrupting his life.
Weather Forecast and Recommendations
According to the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Center, a low-pressure trough connecting the wind convergence zone in the eastern sea area is causing heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City. The rainfall measured in Go Vap and Thu Duc City was 30-50 mm. It is forecasted that in the next three days, the city and southern provinces will continue to experience rain, with very heavy rain in some places. People should pay attention to the weather situation and limit travel through flooded areas. Transport vehicles, especially trucks traveling through Nguyen Van Qua Street, need to reduce their load capacity to ensure safety.
