In the afternoon of March 15, convective clouds developed, causing rain with thunderstorms and lightning in some areas of Ho Chi Minh City such as Dien Hong ward, An Dong ward, Vuon Lai ward...
Common rainfall is from 5-20 mm, in some places over 20 mm. During thunderstorms, it is necessary to watch out for tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind at level 5-7 (8-17 m/s).
In the next 24-48 hours, the continental cold high pressure will continue to gradually weaken. The hot low pressure from the West develops and expands to the East, then forms a low pressure trough with an axis of about 25-28 degrees North latitude. Northeast winds operate with moderate to strong intensity over the sea area in the Southeast region.
Forecast for the next 3-10 days, the continental cold high pressure on the 18th and 22nd of March tends to strengthen towards Southeast China. The low pressure trough with axis of about 24-27 degrees North latitude connected to the hot low pressure to the West continues to be maintained.
Above, the subtropical high pressure tends to gradually become stronger, its axis passes through the South and in the last days moves to the Central region. Northeast wind in the Southeast sea area is weak to moderate.
Therefore, the weather in the South is sunny during the day, with showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night.
In terms of hydrology, the water level at most stations on the Saigon River will increase according to the high tide period in early February (lunar calendar). By March 17-18, the water level at Phu An and Nha Be stations is likely to be at alarm level I to alarm level II (1.4-1.5 m); especially Thu Dau Mot station is at a high level from alarm level II to alarm level III (1.5-1.6 m).
The highest tide peak in this period is likely to appear on February 20-21. 3. People need to be wary of the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and riverside areas in Ho Chi Minh City.
