Forecast for the next 24-48 hours, the continental cold high pressure will continue to strengthen down to the Central and Southern regions; around January 5, it will be strengthened further in the North. Northeast winds are strong in the sea area in the Southeast region. Above, the subtropical high pressure with its axis through the South Central - South region is operating with weak intensity.
Forecast for the next 3-10 days, continental cold high pressure will continue to strengthen southward; around January 11th, it will be supplemented and strengthened in the North. Northeast wind will continue to maintain strong intensity over the sea area in the Southeast region.
Above, the subtropical high pressure with its axis through the South Central Coast - Southern region from about January 5-6.1 tends to encroach to the West and raise its axis to the North. Wind disturbances are operating well in the Southern region from about January 5-7.1.
Due to the impact of the above patterns, the weather in the South is generally dry, humidity is reduced, and it is necessary to prevent the risk of fire and explosion at a high level. On some days, the weather is cool at night and early morning, and sunny during the day, which can affect people's health.
Unseasonal showers and thunderstorms are likely to appear between January 5 and 7, mainly in the late afternoon; during thunderstorms, it is necessary to watch out for tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
In the coming days, the water level at most stations on the Saigon River basin will continue to rise for another 2-3 days, then slowly decrease. The highest tide peak in this period is likely to appear on January 3-5, 2026.
At Phu An and Nha Be stations, the water level may reach about 1.60-1.65 m (approximately or above alarm level III by about 0.05 m). At Thu Dau Mot station, the water level is likely to reach 1.71-1.75 m (above alarm level III by about 0.11-0.15 m).
It is necessary to be wary when strong Northeast winds combined with high tides can cause flooding in low-lying areas, riverside areas, affecting traffic and socio-economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City.
