A series of downpours have swept through Hanoi, severely flooding many of its districts and rendering the capital’s traffic congested.

Many streets in the capital were inundated from Tuesday night until Wednesday morning, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

Local water pumping stations were activated and drainage workers were sent to control the inundation, according to the news agency.

Due to the floods, traffic in Hanoi was heavily congested, as Duong Dinh Nghe, Xuan Thuy, Pham Hung, Ho Tung Mau Streets were badly affected.

Many people had to walk their bikes, which broke down thanks to the torrential rains.

Gridlock on Pham Hung Street, Hanoi on May 25, 2016. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Flooding paralyzes the traffic on a street in Hanoi on May 25, 2016. Photo: Tuoi Tre

People are pictured walking in a flooded area in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Lines of people and vehicles along a sidewalk in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Two people walk their vehicles on Pham Hung Street in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Heavy traffic congestion is seen on a section of Pham Hung Street at 9:00 am on May 25, 2016. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Many streets in Hanoi are severely inundated on May 25, 2016. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A deliveryman pulls his helmet off as he is stuck in a traffic jam in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A drainage worker is seen picking up trash at a street section in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

 A traffic jam on Nguyen Hoang Street, Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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