On September 10, a heavy rainstorm hit Ho Chi Minh City, resulting in extensive flooding that turned many streets into rivers. The An Phu underpass, a crucial junction connecting the city to the Long Thanh-Dau Giay expressway, was submerged by nearly half a meter of water, leading to chaotic traffic conditions.

As vehicles attempted to pass through the flooded underpass, one car broke down, causing a domino effect that forced numerous drivers to turn back. Surrounding streets were also affected, with one-way traffic arrangements exacerbating the congestion.

In another incident, a motorbike rider named Ha My fell off her bike due to waves created by passing cars on Do Xuan Hop Street, which was also heavily flooded. Local residents reported that this area frequently experiences flooding during heavy rains.

According to Mr. Tran Van Hung, Deputy Director of the Southern Meteorological Center, the rainfall from 7 AM to 9 PM on September 10 exceeded 100 mm in several locations, with Cát Lái recording the highest at 124 mm. He stated, "This is the heaviest rain since the beginning of the year."

Residents struggled to navigate the flooded streets, with some wading through knee-deep water on Quoc Huong Street, where many vehicles stalled. The flooding was attributed to a tropical convergence band affecting Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding southern provinces.

Efforts to manage the flooding included local residents like Mr. Dat, who worked diligently to clear debris blocking drainage systems. He noted that accumulated waste from nearby homes contributed to the blockage, making it essential to keep the area clean.

Despite recent upgrades to drainage systems, residents like Mr. Nguyen Van Ti expressed frustration over persistent flooding in their neighborhoods. "I thought the improvements would reduce flooding, but today’s heavy rain still caused significant inconvenience," he lamented.

The flooding coincided with rush hour, leading to severe traffic jams on major roads like Do Xuan Hop and Dien Bien Phu, where vehicles moved at a snail's pace.