Weather pattern forecast for the next 24-48 hours, continental cold high pressure continues to weaken. The hot low pressure from the West develops and expands to the East, then forms a low pressure trough with an axis of about 25-28 degrees North latitude. Northeast wind in the Southeast sea area operates with gradually decreasing intensity.
Weather pattern forecast for the next 3-10 days, from March 18 and 22, the continental cold high pressure tends to strengthen in the Southeast of China. A low pressure trough with an axis of about 24-27 degrees North latitude connected to the hot low pressure to the West continues to be maintained.
Above, the subtropical high pressure gradually becomes stronger, its axis passes through the South and towards the end of the period tends to gradually increase to the Central region. Northeast winds in the Southeast sea area maintain weak to moderate intensity.
The weather in the South tends to be sunny during the day, low humidity makes the air dry, it is necessary to prevent the risk of fire and explosion.
Water levels at most stations on the Saigon River are rising rapidly according to the high tide period in early February (lunar calendar). The highest tide peak in this period is likely to appear on March 20-21. 3.
Phu An and Nha Be stations are about 1.52-1.57 m (approximately or above alarm level II by about 0.07 m). The peak tide appears from 5-7 am and 17-19 am.
Thu Dau Mot station is about 1.60-1.65 m (approximately or above alarm level III by about 0.05 m). The peak tide appears from 6-8 am and 18-20 am.
The risk of flooding may occur in low-lying areas and riverside areas in Ho Chi Minh City, especially when high tides coincide with the time of rising water on the river system.
