Weather forecast for the next 24-48 hours, the continental cold high pressure will weaken and gradually move to the East. Above, the subtropical high pressure with an axis through the South Central - South is active.
Weather forecast for the next 3 days, the continental cold high pressure will continue to weaken and move to the East, around March 4 - 5 it will strengthen again.
Above, the subtropical high pressure with an axis through the South Central - South region will operate strongly from about January 3 to 4, weakening and gradually withdrawing to the East. The equatorial low pressure trough with an axis at about 4-6 degrees North latitude is likely to lift its axis slightly to the North from March 4 to 7.
Therefore, the weather in the South in the first days of March will be very hot and sunny. From March 4 to 7, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain in some areas.
Regarding salinity intrusion, the time of occurring the highest salinity of the week at most stations is on the first days of the week and is approximately equal to or higher than the same period in 2024 and the average of many years.
The affected area of 4‰ salinity in most river branches in the Southern region, the affected period of 4‰ salinity will remain throughout the week.
The affected distance of the 4‰ salinity boundary from the mouth of the Tien River is about 50-60km and the Hau River is about 45-50km.