According to Hanoi Power Corporation (EVNHANOI), as of 12 PM on October 7th, 13,943 customers in Hanoi remain temporarily without electricity due to severe flooding. The most affected areas are central districts such as Ba Dinh (5,735 customers), Hoan Kiem (2,098 customers), and Ha Dong (2,884 customers).
Several suburban areas, including Gia Lam, Tu Liem, Dong Anh, Soc Son, Son Tay, Thuong Tin, and Ung Hoa, have also reported flooding, impacting 3,226 customers.
EVNHANOI has mobilized maximum resources, including personnel, water pumps, and drying equipment, to urgently restore power stations and lines. By 12 PM on October 7th, EVNHANOI had successfully restored electricity to 5,562 customers across the capital.
EVNHANOI technicians inspect electrical equipment in flooded areas. (Photo: EVNHANOI)
Priority is being given to the hardest-hit areas, such as Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem, where technical teams are working around the clock. They are using water pumps and drying equipment to restore power stations and lines as quickly as possible.
As floodwaters recede, EVNHANOI has deployed rapid response teams to the most affected areas to accelerate restoration efforts.
Additionally, EVNHANOI has issued timely advisories urging residents to immediately turn off their home electricity supply in case of flooding and to avoid contact with electrical devices when hands are wet or while standing on damp surfaces.
Chairman of Hanoi Demands Continuous Updates on Flood-Prone ‘Hotspots’
The Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee has directed relevant departments to ensure seamless and continuous communication regarding the overall situation, developments, and resolution outcomes of critical flooding hotspots. This initiative aims to comprehensively lead and manage disaster response and recovery efforts across the city.
Infographic: Metro Line 5 – Van Cao to Hoa Lac Route Unveiled
Hanoi has officially approved the plan for Metro Line 5, connecting Van Cao to Hoa Lac.
Vietcombank Addresses Reports of Fire at One of Its Transaction Offices on the Evening of October 4th
Vietcombank has confirmed that it is actively collaborating with relevant authorities to address and remove misleading information circulating about the bank. Efforts are underway to ensure the accurate representation of facts and protect the institution’s integrity.
What Can We Learn from Hanoi’s Public Disclosure of 17 Developers Violating Land Laws?
The Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has recently exposed 17 investors for violating land laws due to delays in utilizing allocated land.
Grand Opening of FujiMart Supermarket at Vinhomes Ocean Park
On October 4th, FujiMart Ocean Park 1 grandly opens its doors, offering up to 50% off on thousands of items. Immerse yourself in an authentic Japanese shopping experience right here in Hanoi.
