According to weather reports from the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, on February 26 (ie, the 10th day of the first lunar month, the day of the God of Wealth), strong convective clouds developed, causing showers with thunderstorms and lightning in many areas. Unseasonal rain was recorded in wards and communes in Ho Chi Minh City such as Ben Thanh, Cau Ong Lanh, Binh Tien, Binh Phu, Tan My, Tan Hung, Binh Thoi, Binh Trung, Binh Chanh, Binh Hung and Nha Be.
Weather forecast shows that convective clouds continue to expand, causing rain in Ho Chi Minh City to spread to many neighboring areas. Common rainfall is 10-40mm, with some places over 50mm.
The meteorological agency also warned that during rainstorms, people need to be wary of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind at level 5-7 (8-17m/s). Heavy rain may cause localized flooding on some low-lying roads.
On February 27, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to continue to have unseasonal rain, with rain concentrated in the afternoon and evening.
Weather forecast for the South shows that in March and April, there will still be scattered outbreaks of unseasonal thunderstorms. By April, there is a possibility of changing seasons, and from the first week to mid-May, the Southern region enters the early rainy season.
In fact, on the morning of February 26, many roads in Ho Chi Minh City were wet due to unseasonal showers, making it difficult for people to move. Some meteorological forecasts predict that the total rainfall this time may be commonly 30-150mm, locally over 200mm.
On February 26 and 27, the Southern region continued to maintain the weather pattern of showers and unseasonal thunderstorms.
The average rainfall is commonly 10-20mm/24h, with heavy rain in some places over 50-80mm/24h. Rain mainly appears in the afternoon and evening, accompanied by the risk of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
People and tourists need to closely monitor weather forecasts and proactively plan their travel during thunderstorm hours to limit risks.
