Peak high tides flood Ho Chi Minh City at dawn

Tidal waters began spilling onto Bui Van Ba and Vo Thi Nho Streets in Tan Thuan Ward, as well as Nguyen Binh Street in Hiep Phuoc Commune, at around 4:00 am, making it difficult for people to travel through the affected areas.

Many residents living along Nguyen Binh Street said the water had risen early in the morning, spreading across the roadway and disrupting both travel and local businesses.

Nguyen Thi No, a local resident, said the flooding was worse on Sunday than the previous day.

“The water had started to recede by around 6:00 am yesterday, but this morning it is still rising so much,” she said.

Nguyen Binh Street is frequently flooded during high tides, causing motorbikes to stall as riders attempt to pass through the waterlogged sections, she lamented.

Meanwhile, the area in front of the Marina Tower apartment complex in Binh Hoa Ward was also severely inundated.

In some places, the water rose almost to the tops of motorbike wheels.

Cars parked along a nearby street were also affected.

Drivers moving through the flooded area had to slow down and cautiously navigate the water to avoid deeper sections that could cause their vehicles to stall.

According to the national weather center, tidal levels in southern Vietnam were expected to reach exceptionally high levels on Sunday.

The highest water levels during this tidal cycle were forecast for Sunday and Monday next week.

At the Phu An and Nha Be monitoring stations, water levels were expected to reach between 1.70 and 1.75 meters, with high tides occurring between 4:00 am and 6:00 am and again between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

At the Thu Dau Mot station, water levels were forecast to reach between 1.90 and 1.95 meters.