Dense fog fills Hanoi streets

Many streets in Hanoi are smothered by dense fog, causing difficulties for traffic.

Ho Tay (West Lake) takes on an eerie gloom under the fog.

The outside temperature averages 16 degrees Celsius, while humidity is 94%, and winds are light, allowing fog to take hold across the city.

Many drivers must use their lights to travel safely.

High-rise buildings lose their heads in the thick white fog.

In some areas, the fog becomes a fine mist, obscuring the road and other vehicles and leading to dangerous driving conditions.

On Vo Chi Cong Street, vehicles must move slowly because of low visibility.

Hanoi was under a gloomy haze of fog at 8am.

Construction sites are lost beneath the grey mists.

Dense fog covers Belt Road No. 2 connecting Nhat Tan and Cau Giay.

A motorbike driver sensibly uses their lights to ensure traffic safety.

Visibility across the water is also limited.

On Doc Lap Street.

In front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Tran Quoc Pagoda under the mist.

On Dien Bien Phu Street.

VOV.VN - Hanoi was under a thick blanket of fog on the morning of January 16, reducing visibility on streets throughout the city.