Hanoi Hit by Morning Traffic Chaos Due to Rain
Hanoi experienced severe morning traffic jams across major thoroughfares as a cold air mass brought moderate to heavy rainfall, hindering commuters heading into the city center. Some areas saw thunderstorms, with temperatures dropping to 20 degrees Celsius.
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