In the next 24-48 hours, the continental cold high pressure will continue to strengthen southward. Northeast winds will be strong in the sea area in the Southeast region. Above, the subtropical high pressure with its axis through the South Central region will maintain a stable intensity.
In the next 3-10 days, the continental cold high pressure will operate stably, then tend to gradually weaken; around January 28-29, it is likely to be strengthened again.
The Northeast wind continues to maintain strong intensity over the sea area in the Southeast region, and will gradually decrease by about January 25-26, but towards the end of the month, it tends to strengthen again. Above, the subtropical high pressure with its axis through the Central region is gradually operating strongly and encroaching westward.
The weather in the Southern region is generally dry, with reduced air humidity, posing a high risk of fires and explosions. On some days, cool weather may appear at night and early morning, while during the day there is a lot of sunshine, easily affecting people's health.
Water levels at most stations on the Saigon River are forecast to continue to rise in the next 1-2 days, then gradually decrease. The highest tide peak in this period may appear on January 21-22.
At Phu An station and Nha Be station, the forecast water level fluctuates in the range of 1.47-1.52 m, close to alarm level II. The highest tide peak appears usually around 5-7 am and 19-20 am. At Thu Dau Mot station, the forecast water level is about 1.58-1.63 m, close to alarm level III.
Functional agencies recommend to be wary of the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and riverside areas when strong Northeast winds combine with high tides, which may affect traffic and socio-economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City.
