On the morning of September 30th, the aftermath of Typhoon No. 10 brought prolonged heavy rainfall, causing severe flooding in many areas of Hanoi. In An Khanh commune, hundreds of households in the Geleximco and Nam An Khanh urban areas struggled with deep flooding amidst the villas.
Many internal roads within the urban area were deeply submerged, with some sections reaching up to 70 cm. The rising water levels severely hindered movement, forcing residents to use makeshift boats or carts for transportation.
Tran Minh Tuan, 18, shared that due to frequent flooding, his family had crafted this vehicle to transport family members and belongings out of the flooded areas.
Thien Phuc Street, the entrance to Geleximco urban area, was submerged in water. Numerous motorbikes stalled, forcing residents to push them or turn back. Many cars were also damaged as water entered their engines, requiring drivers to call for towing services.
More alarmingly, many basements and garages in the urban area were flooded. Despite reinforced barriers, the water pressure and waves caused by moving vehicles overwhelmed them, leading to property damage and safety risks for residents.
Due to the deep flooding, many shops in the area were forced to close. Business activities were halted, and the delivery of essential goods to the urban area faced significant challenges.
According to residents, flooding has become a “familiar occurrence” during heavy rains. A few years ago, the area was quite deserted. However, since the connection to Vinhomes Smart City, business activities flourished, leading to an increase in shops and more frequent wading through water.
Despite recurring flooding after heavy rains, real estate prices in Nam An Khanh and Geleximco remain high. In Nam An Khanh urban area, villas are priced at 150–250 million VND/m², while in Geleximco, villa and townhouse prices range from 150–280 million VND/m², depending on location and area. Properties facing the lake, near main roads, or with wide frontage are often priced higher than average.
Furthermore, according to the newly announced plan, the Nam An Khanh urban area will construct 6 high-rise apartment buildings ranging from 31 to 40 floors on plot HH3, with a total expected floor area of approximately 42 ha. Plot HH3 covers about 40,000 m², with a podium construction density of 53%. The project will include staggered towers around the podium, which will be used for commercial services, a 7-level parking garage in the center, and a rooftop garden.
However, the addition of apartment buildings in an area already plagued by flooding raises questions about the technical infrastructure’s ability to cope, particularly the drainage system, to ensure the quality of life for future residents.
In response to the prolonged flooding, the Hanoi People’s Committee has approved the project to construct a sewage collection system and wastewater treatment plant in Nam An Khanh, Phase 1. The project has a total investment of over 430 billion VND and is expected to be implemented from 2026 to 2029.
The project aims to establish a comprehensive wastewater treatment system for the Nam An Khanh area, including main sewers, overflow wells, perimeter sewers, and a centralized wastewater treatment plant. The Nam An Khanh wastewater treatment plant is designed with a capacity of approximately 7,500 m³/day by 2030, utilizing energy-saving technology, a closed odor removal system, and the ability to receive and treat septic tank sludge.
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