Sunday, 20/7/2025 | 12:43 GMT+7

Trees downed by thunderstorms in Ho Chi Minh City

A thunderstorm with strong gusts of wind caused numerous trees and signs to fall, disrupting traffic in several areas of Ho Chi Minh City on 20/7.

A fallen tree branch blocked Tran Huy Lieu Street in Nhieu Loc ward (former District 3), disrupting traffic and forcing motorbikes to ride close to the curb. Police have closed off the area for safety. Photo: Bao Thien

Strong winds caused a 30 cm diameter branch to break off a 30-meter-tall tree, falling onto a seven-seat car traveling on Tran Quang Dieu Street. The front of the car was severely damaged. Photo: Dinh Van

A fallen tree branch blocked Tran Huy Lieu Street in Nhieu Loc ward (former District 3), disrupting traffic and forcing motorbikes to ride close to the curb. Police have closed off the area for safety. Photo: Bao Thien

A fallen tree branch in front of the Ministry of Education office, near Con Rua Lake in Xuan Hoa ward (former District 3). Photo: Thanh Tung

Strong winds caused a 30 cm diameter branch to break off a 30-meter-tall tree, falling onto a seven-seat car traveling on Tran Quang Dieu Street. The front of the car was severely damaged. Photo: Dinh Van

A fallen tree branch in front of the Ministry of Education office, near Con Rua Lake in Xuan Hoa ward (former District 3). Photo: Thanh Tung

Fallen trees rested against the fence of the Ministry of Education office, near Con Rua Lake in Xuan Hoa ward (former District 3). Photo: Thanh Tung

According to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Center, the weekend experienced significant weather changes due to the intensified southwest monsoon.

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