Weather pattern forecast for the next 24-48 hours, cold high pressure on mainland China is moving southward and from January 31st will increase its impact on the northern provinces of our country.
Ho Chi Minh City is located on the southwest edge of the cold high pressure system. Northeast winds with average intensity operate in the Southeast sea area. Above, subtropical high pressure has its axis crossing the South and South Central regions operating strongly, so the weather generally has little fluctuation.
Weather pattern forecast for the next 3-10 days, continental cold high pressure continues to strengthen and spread deep down to the South. From February 4th, the trend gradually weakens, and around February 7-8th, it is likely to strengthen again in the North.
Northeast winds are actively operating in the Southeast sea area from February 1-4 and from after February 8th. Above, the subtropical high pressure with its axis through the North and Central Central regions maintains a stable state.
The weather in the South is generally dry, humidity decreases, increasing the risk of fire and explosion. Some days may be chilly at night and early morning, sunny during the day, easily affecting health.
The water level at most stations on the Saigon River in the next 2-3 days will change slowly, then tend to increase rapidly. The highest tide of the day at Phu An and Nha Be stations is at alarm level I to II; Thu Dau Mot station is approximately at alarm level III (about 1.60 m).
Northeast monsoons operating from moderate to strong combined with high tides can cause flooding in low-lying areas, riverside areas, affecting traffic and socio-economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City.