The Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Station said thunderstorms initially developed and moved from east-northeast to west-southwest, bringing showers, thunderstorms, and lightning to several areas before expanding to other parts of central Ho Chi Minh City.

Rainfall ranged from 5 to 20 mm, with some areas receiving more than 50 mm, causing localized flooding.

By 5:45 pm, many roads across the city were severely flooded.

Nguyen Van Khoi and Pham Van Chieu Streets were submerged along long stretches, forcing many motorcyclists to stop and push their stalled vehicles.

Phan Huy Ich Street in Tan Son Ward was also heavily flooded, leaving commuters struggling to get home after the downpour.

At around 6:00 pm, Phan Huy Ich Street remained waterlogged, with traffic moving slowly through the inundated section. 

Several motorbikes stalled, forcing riders to walk through the rain, while water surged back onto the road from drainage pipes.

Heavy rain continued in some areas, while neighborhoods along rivers and canals were also affected by flooding linked to high tides.