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Authorities first Since late June, authorities have warned of sustained heavy rain in across northern Vietnam, including Hanoi, in late June, with a major storm at the end of on 29 July delivering up to 70 mm of rain and causing localized street flooding. Drainage flooding in Hanoi. City drainage pumps operated at near‑full capacity to clear waters capacity, clearing water within hours. By 29 July the system persisted, recording 70.7 mm in Phú Xuyên, 67.8 mm in Yên Sở and 55.7 mm in Bồ Đề, hours and the Hanoi Drainage Company kept pump stations running at almost full strength, restoring traffic by early morning. The storm began around 5:15 a.m. on 29 July, flooding flooded streets such as Cổ Linh, 42 Giang Văn Minh, Trần Quốc Toàn and Thụy Khuê. Pump Khuê, and pump stations deployed multiple units – for example Yên Sở operated 9 of its 20 machines, Cổ Nhuế 2 of 4, Đồng Bông 1 of 3, Cầu Ngà 1 of 3 and Đồng Tép 2 of 2 – and cleared to bring water levels down by about 6:30 a.m. Forecasts from the National Center for Hydro‑Meteorology call for project continued rain on 30 July with scattered thunderstorms and further showers into through early August, with intensity expected to ease after 2 August. Temperatures are projected at 31‑33 °C maximum scattered thunderstorms, occasional heavy downpours and 25‑27 isolated totals exceeding 150 mm. Expected temperatures range from 31 °C minimum. to 34 °C, with gusty winds, hail and lightning possible. Authorities warned that maintain warnings for flash‑flood risks in low‑lying urban and industrial areas remain vulnerable areas, advise residents to flooding. Meteorological outlooks now project daily rainfall of 30‑60 mm across northern Vietnam through early August, with isolated totals exceeding 150 mm, and an intensified phase from 1 August onward. Similar carry rain bands affect southern and central regions, bringing 40‑90 mm gear, avoid standing under large trees or fragile structures, and occasional peaks over 150 mm. Agencies continue to warn of flash floods, monitor for landslides and strong gusts, while temperatures range from gusts across the low 20 °C in highlands to mid‑30 °C in lowlands. region.