According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, on September 7, the weather in the South will change little, rain will mainly concentrate in the afternoon and evening. The eastern and coastal areas of the Mekong Delta have a higher probability of rain, locally heavy rain may appear with tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
From morning to noon, localized showers may appear on the coast of An Giang. Other areas are generally sunny, sometimes intermittent due to cloudy weather. The highest temperature during the day is commonly 31-34 degrees Celsius, with some places above 34 degrees Celsius.
On September 8th, the weather in the South is forecast to change little compared to September 7th.
It is noteworthy that from around September 9, the weather in the South is likely to change significantly as rain increases in both area and amount. This area is likely to enter a period of heavy rain.
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. By September 11, the highest tide peak of the day is likely to reach alarm level I - alarm level II.
The meteorological agency warns that heavy rain combined with high tides may cause flooding in low-lying areas and riverside areas, affecting traffic and socio-economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City.
