2023-03-20

2023/07/17 Rainstorm

Ho Chi Minh City, located in southern Vietnam, is known for its intense rainy season, which can bring heavy downpours that lead to flooding in many parts of the city.

One of such torrential downpours welcomes me in the city. The streets quickly became flooded. Motorbikes and cars struggled to make their way through the waterlogged streets, creating chaotic traffic jams. The rain was cleansing, washing away the pollution in the air that can build up.

Unfortunately, the storm also highlighted the challenges that Ho Chi Minh City faces in managing its drainage systems and preventing flooding. The city’s rapid development has led to a lack of green space, which could help absorb excess rainwater. Additionally, the city’s drainage systems are often overwhelmed during heavy rainstorms, leading to dangerous flooding in some areas.

As the storm passed and the water began to recede, the city slowly returned to its normal rhythm. The streets dried up and life went on. Yet, the experience of witnessing the heavy rainstorm in Ho Chi Minh City will stay with me.