Much–awaited rain poured down on many parts of Da Nang for more than 30 minutes on Saturday, significantly cooling down the city after nearly a week of scorching weather with the mercury climbing up to 40 degrees Celsius. Below are photos, take by our reporter Xuan Son, reflecting images of the city bracing for the rain.

Many parts of Da Nang enjoy downpours after a week-long soaring heatwave conditions caused by the influence of the developing southern low pressure trough associated with a strong foehn wind in the southwest region.

Heavy rain accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning last for more than 30 minutes, partly affected the travel of vehicles.

Vehicle run slowly bumper to bumper under the rain.

Heavy rain affects visibility of road users, many of whom have to turn on their vehicle’s lights to ensure traffic safety.

Along some downtown streets such as Dien Bien Phu and Nguyen Van Linh, there are some large puddles of rainwater.

Amid strong wind, many vehicles are advised against from travelling across bridges spanning the Han River. The photo is taken at the western end of the Han River Bridge.

A few road users are seen passing through a traffic intersection at the western end of the ‘Rong’ (Dragon) Bridge.

Many road users take shelter from the rain under roadside eaves.

Make a living in the rain.

Despite rain, most people strictly obey the in-public face mask rules.

The rain cools the city’s mercury down

The rain drizzls down onto the intersection of Le Duan, Ly Thai To and Dien Bien Phu streets

Reporting by XUAN SON – Translating by A.T