On the afternoon of September 9, prolonged heavy rain combined with the high tide of the 7th lunar month caused Tran Xuan Soan Street (Tan Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) to be flooded locally, affecting people's travel.
According to Lao Dong, a 1.5 km long road was flooded 15 - 20 cm deep. Although the peak tide this time did not exceed alert level 3, due to heavy rain occurring at the same time, the water receded slowly, making it difficult for vehicles to move. Many motorbikes stalled, people had to walk through the flooded section. Traffic on the route was congested.
While picking up his children from school, Mr. Le Van Phong shared that this road is often flooded, especially during heavy rains combined with high tides.
"It is common for high tides and heavy rain to cause water to rise rapidly, causing deep flooding and engine failure. People here are used to it but it is still very difficult, the worst of which is the children, said Mr. Phong.
Not only road users are having difficulty, many businesses are also affected. "The floodwaters are everywhere, visitors are afraid to stop by. Goods are also wet. This situation happens every year, I just hope there will be a definitive solution," said Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa.
The Southern Hydrometeorological Station said that in the past 24 hours, the highest water level of the day at most stations in the downstream area of the Saigon - Dong Nai river system has risen rapidly and is at a high level.
The water level at most stations and downstream areas of the Saigon - Dong Nai river is forecast to continue to rise following the high tide of the 15th of the 7th lunar month for the next 2 days.
The highest peak tide in this period is likely to appear on September 11, 2025 (July 18 - 20 of the lunar calendar) and will be as follows:
At Phu An station (Saigon river) and Nha Be station (Dong Dien canal), it may reach 1.48 - 1.53 m (about 2 alarm).
Peak tides occur from 5 - 7am and 5-19pm.
The disaster risk level in the downstream area of the Saigon - Dong Nai river is at level 2.
Authorities recommend that people proactively take action during peak tides combined with heavy rains, especially in low-lying areas to limit the impact on daily life and traffic safety.
