Alleys in Ho Chi Minh City remain flooded for 5 days without receding, forcing residents to rent hotel rooms temporarily.

After more than five days of flooding, many households in alleys 39 and 41 of Cong Nghe Moi Street (Tan Vinh Loc commune, Ho Chi Minh City) are still unable to return to normal life. Although the rain has stopped, water levels in some areas remain at nearly half a meter and are receding very slowly.

The prolonged flooding has disrupted people's lives. Water has inundated homes, forcing many families to elevate cabinets, tables, chairs, televisions, refrigerators, and other household items to minimize damage. Motorbikes have been moved to higher ground, while residents have to wade through water or push their bikes through deeply flooded alleyways.

Commuting, going to work, shopping, and taking children to school were all difficult. Some motorbikes broke down while trying to navigate through the flooded areas, forcing residents to take their vehicles for repairs. Some families had to move themselves and their belongings to higher ground to avoid the water. Some residents even rented temporary hotel rooms while waiting for the water to recede.

Prolonged flooding also negatively impacts the residential environment. Dirty water, mud, and garbage are carried into the alleys by the floodwaters. Residents have to constantly clean up, and they worry that prolonged exposure to floodwater could affect their health.

To help the water recede faster, residents in alleys 39 and 41 proactively opened manhole covers, cleared trash, and unblocked drainage points. According to residents, this area has experienced localized flooding in the past, but this year the flooding lasted longer.

Residents believe that heavy rain combined with high tides and slow drainage may be the factors causing the water to recede slowly. This is just the residents' opinion; the specific cause needs to be determined by the authorities.

After more than 5 days, the water level in alleys 39 and 41 on Cong Nghe Moi Street has shown signs of receding, but it is still receding very slowly. Residents hope the water will recede completely soon so they can return to normal life and the drainage system can be improved, limiting prolonged flooding during heavy rains.