While here in Saigon we’ve seen a few rainstorms over the past week, our brothers and sisters in Hanoi got their first, damp taste of the rainy season last weekend as the capitol experienced massive floods.
According to Zing.vn, on Sunday, waters reached as high as 165mm in some areas of the city after a long rainstorm the previous night.
So for those of you pining for the rainy season to save us from the recent heat wave here in Saigon, let these photos serve as a preview for what’s to come.
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