Rush-hour downpour freezes HCMC traffic

VNExpress - Sep 30, 2026

Heavy rain during Wednesday afternoon’s rush hour triggered severe traffic congestion on roads around Tan Son Nhat Airport, while floodwaters quickly rose across many parts of HCMC.

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