This morning, people in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces and cities felt a distinct chill when going outside. Some people had to wear extra clothes and gloves to keep warm when going out.
"The weather in Ho Chi Minh City these days is quite pleasant, the roads are empty so I feel colder when driving" - Mr. Vu Thanh (living in District 8) shared.
According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, the continental cold high pressure continues to strengthen to the South and then stabilizes.
Above, the subtropical high pressure with an axis through the South Central - Southern region is operating stably. The area is located on the southern edge of this cold continental high pressure and is under the influence of strong northeast monsoon.
During the Tet holiday, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City is quite stable and favorable for all spring activities to welcome the new year. Due to the cold air diffusing down, the early morning is chilly and there is light fog in some places. There is no rain, sunny days; the highest temperature is commonly from 30-32 degrees Celsius, some places above 32 degrees Celsius; the lowest temperature is 21-23 degrees Celsius.
In the past 24 hours, water levels at most stations downstream of the Saigon - Dong Nai river system rose rapidly and to high levels.
In the coming days, water levels at stations downstream of the Saigon - Dong Nai River will continue to rise rapidly following the high tides of early January of the lunar calendar and remain high. The highest peak tides during this period are likely to occur on January 30 - February 1.
