Heavy rain turns steep street into waterfall in Ho Chi Minh City

VNExpress - Sep 22, 2026

Prolonged rain sent strong water down steep streets in eastern Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday evening, while traffic backed up on many central roads.

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