Over the past few days, Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces and cities have been experiencing widespread heavy rain, causing trees to fall and flooding many low-lying areas and roads. Thunderstorms have also damaged many properties and affected people's lives.
From now until the end of September 2024, be prepared for the possibility of widespread rains with some places experiencing heavy rain lasting 5-7 days in the South.
According to Mr. Le Dinh Quyet - Head of Forecast Department of Southern Hydrometeorological Station, due to the tropical belt with axis through North Central connecting with storm No. 3 moving in West - Northwest direction and strong activity . Southwest monsoon in the Southern region has strong intensity.
Therefore, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City and the South will have heavy rain and strong winds. Beware of the possibility of heavy rain causing localized flooding in low-lying areas and areas with poor drainage capacity.
On the sea from Ba Ria - Vung Tau to Ca Mau (including Ho Chi Minh City sea area), southwest wind level 6, gust level 7-8. Wave height 2.0-4.0m.
The sea area from Ca Mau to Kien Giang and the Gulf of Thailand has southwest wind level 5, gusting to level 6-7. Wave height is 1.5-2.5m. In both sea areas, there will be showers and thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, beware of strong gusts and whirlwinds.