According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, the low pressure trough with an axis of about 19-22 degrees North latitude is gradually weakening. On September 9, a tropical convergence zone is formed, with an axis passing about 17-20 degrees North latitude, then gradually lowering its axis to the South. The Southwest monsoon has a moderate intensity, then tends to become stronger.
From the night of September 9 to the day of September 12, Ho Chi Minh City will have moderate rain, heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms. Total rainfall is commonly 150-250 mm, with some places over 250 mm.
In the next 5 days, the water level at most stations on the Saigon River will continue to rise rapidly according to the high tide period at the beginning of August of the lunar calendar. The highest tide peak in this period is forecast to appear on September 12-13 (ie, August 2-3 of the lunar calendar).
At Phu An and Nha Be stations, the water level may be close to alarm level 1. At Thu Dau Mot station, the water level is likely to reach near or below alarm level 2. The peak tide appears around 5-7 am and 5-7 pm.
The meteorological agency warns that it is necessary to be wary of heavy rain combined with high tides, which can cause flooding in low-lying areas and riverside areas, affecting traffic and socio-economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City.
