Red River's water level decreases to below Alert Level 3

At 8 a.m. on September 12, the Red River's water level was 11.2 meters (0.3 meters below Alert Level 3). It has receded by about 10 cm within the recent four hours. Over the next few hours, the water level is expected to gradually decrease.

Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Mai Van Khiem said, Ha Noi's inner-city districts are safe though flood water induced by typhoon Yagi reached Alert Level 3 thanks to the dyke system on the Red River.

Ha Noi is grappling with one of the most severe flooding events due to consequences of typhoon Yagi in recent memory, as the Red River swells to levels not seen since 2008, forcing widespread evacuations and transportation bans across the city.

Chuong Duong Bridge has seen restrictions, with large vehicles prohibited from crossing. Meanwhile, authorities in Ha Noi decided to shut down 122-year-old Long Bien bridge from 3 p.m. on September 10 until further notice. These are two of seven bridges spanning the Red River./.