Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam face heavy rain, high tides this weekend
Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, is forecast to see heavier rain over the weekend as cold-air diffusion combines with wind disturbances, while northeasterly winds are expected to push seawater inland, driving tides to higher levels.
Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam are forecast to see alternating rain and sunshine, accompanied by high tides in the coming days. Photo: T.L.
The Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Center said rainfall across southern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City is expected to increase over the next three days, while high tides are also forecast to peak.
Weather conditions are expected to fluctuate as easterly wind disturbances interact with a strengthening continental high-pressure system bringing cold air into the region.
On Saturday, sunny conditions will prevail across much of southern Vietnam, with maximum temperatures ranging from 32 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Some areas may experience uncomfortable heat, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms from the afternoon into the evening.
Rainfall is expected to be concentrated in Ca Mau, Can Tho, An Giang, areas along the southwestern border and northern Dong Nai.
Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to receive relatively little rain, with central and coastal areas remaining mostly dry.
On Sunday, sunny conditions are expected to continue during the day, followed by a slight increase in rainfall coverage and intensity in the afternoon and evening.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread, with some areas potentially experiencing heavy rain.
The main rainfall zones are forecast to include Ca Mau, the southwestern border, northern Tay Ninh and Dong Nai.
On November 9, a stronger surge of cold air is expected to weaken atmospheric disturbances as northeasterly winds intensify, bringing a significant reduction in rainfall. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may still occur.
Temperatures are also expected to ease slightly, ranging from 31 to 34 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, water levels in rivers and canals are rising with the early-October lunar tidal cycle.
Flooding is possible in riverside and canal-side areas, as well as low-lying locations, particularly in the early morning and evening.
Northeasterly winds could push water further inland, causing peak tides to exceed forecasts.
On the Saigon River system, the highest tides at monitoring stations are expected between November 9 and 11.
At Phu An and Nha Be stations, water levels could reach 1.65-1.7 meters, or 0.05-0.1 meters above Level 3 warning thresholds. Peak tides are expected between 4:00 am and 6:00 am and between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
At Thu Dau Mot station, levels could reach 1.75-1.8 meters, exceeding the Level 3 warning threshold by 0.15-0.2 meters. Peak tides are forecast between 5:00 am and 7:00 am and between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
When will rainy season end in southern Vietnam?
The Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Center said El Niño remains very strong, contributing to an earlier-than-usual end to the rainy season in southern Vietnam.
Rainfall has already fallen below the long-term average since the onset of the dry season, while temperatures have risen more than 1.3 degrees Celsius above average.
In November, total rainfall is forecast to be around or below the long-term average.
Rain is expected to be more frequent during the first and middle weeks of the month before gradually declining toward the end of November, with the rainy season expected to end in the first half of the month.
Van Giang - Le Phan / Tuoi Tre News
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