In the afternoon of July 30, thunderstorms are developing strongly, causing showers with thunderstorms and lightning in many areas of Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Vinh Long and Lam Dong.
In Ho Chi Minh City, thunderstorms are recorded appearing in Tan Hung, Binh Tien, Phu Dinh, Dien Hong, Cau Ong Lanh wards and Dau Tieng commune area.
Forecast for the next 0-3 hours, thunderstorms will continue to develop, causing showers and thunderstorms in the above areas, then tend to expand to neighboring areas. Common rainfall is from 2-10 mm, in some places over 10 mm.
The meteorological agency warns that during thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, strong gusts of wind at level 5-8 (8-21 m/s). Heavy rain in a short time can also cause localized flooding in low-lying areas and urban areas.
In the next 24-48 hours, the low pressure trough will still be maintained over the Central region, combined with the Southwest monsoon operating with moderate intensity. The wind convergence zone moves westward and weakens, while the upper subtropical high pressure tends to encroach westward.
For the weather trend from 3-10 days, the low pressure trough will gradually raise its axis to the North and weaken; around August 5th, a low pressure trough is likely to form through the North. The Southwest monsoon will maintain medium intensity and gradually strengthen from around August 5th, while the subtropical high pressure will also weaken.
Therefore, rain in the South is forecast to gradually decrease in both scope and amount in the coming days. Rain mainly appears scattered in the afternoon and evening, the weather is generally more favorable for outdoor activities. However, people still need to pay attention to sudden thunderstorms, especially during rush hour.
