Danang man’s DIY “flood-proof BMW” goes viral online

As heavy rain lashed Danang this week, a local man drew widespread attention for wrapping his BMW sedan in a giant tarp to protect it from flooding — a creative move that netizens have dubbed the “handmade flood-proof version.”

The car’s owner, Tran Thanh Nguyen, who lives in Thanh Khe Ward, said he decided to “wrap up” his car after hearing forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall.

“I went through the 2022 flood and still remember the damage,” Nguyen told reporters. “Back then, I was just watching the rain, and within minutes, water rose to half the wheel. An hour later, it was over a meter high in my house.”

This time, with rainfall predictions of 700–900 millimeters, Nguyen used a 6×12 meter waterproof tarp and rope to fully cover his BMW. “If floodwater comes in, at least the car can float instead of sinking,” he joked.

Photos of the blue-and-orange–wrapped BMW quickly went viral across Vietnamese social media, earning thousands of shares and comments. Many users praised Nguyen’s ingenuity and proactive spirit in coping with natural disasters.

When asked why he didn’t move the car to higher ground, Nguyen said:

“In this kind of weather, no one can guarantee which area won’t flood. Even parking garages are full. It’s better to have my own backup plan.”

Nguyen added that his home is already equipped with a 1.4-meter flood barrier, and wrapping the car is a secondary precaution in case water still enters.

He bought the two-layer green-orange tarp at a construction supply store for a sedan-sized vehicle but noted that it was “just slightly short” and reinforced it with tape at the seams.

“If you have an SUV or a higher vehicle, you’ll need a larger tarp,” he advised. “And remember, 6×12 meters might not be wide enough.”

Under Nguyen’s Facebook post, thousands of comments applauded the idea. Many Danang residents said they plan to copy the method during upcoming storms, humorously calling it the “handmade BMW flood edition.”

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Source: Vietnam Insider