Due to the influence of winter wind disturbances, thunderstorms have appeared in Ho Chi Minh City in Thu Duc, Go Vap, Q.12 districts... since early morning, accompanied by rain to help cool down. Meanwhile, the city center is still hot and sunny with scattered black clouds.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from this evening, Ho Chi Minh City, the South and the Central Highlands are likely to experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places having moderate to heavy rain. The warning is accompanied by the risk of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind, especially in the East and coastal areas.
During the day, the weather will continue to be very sunny, with the highest temperature in Ho Chi Minh City from 32 - 35 degrees Celsius, in some places above 35 degrees. The actual feeling can be 2 - 4 degrees Celsius higher. The temperature in the plains is from 31 - 34 degrees Celsius, in some places exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.
The probability of rain is forecast to be about 50% in the afternoon. In the evening, the probability of rain is up to 80% from 17:00 to 19:00. Scattered thunderstorms from 8:00 p.m. onwards, the temperature will remain at 28-29 degrees Celsius.

People and tourists should limit outdoor activities at noon and early afternoon, monitor warning bulletins to avoid dangerous weather in the evening.
According to the plan, on April 26, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will launch high-altitude fireworks at 1 location, 1 location in Saigon Riverside Park (Thu Duc City). High-altitude fireworks will be launched from 9:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.
People and tourists can stand in the area along the riverbank, Ben Bach Dang area to admire the brilliant fireworks display. However, due to the large number of people coming to watch the fireworks, people and tourists should arrive early to get the most favorable view.