Weather pattern forecast for the next 24-48 hours, continental cold high pressure continues to strengthen southward, then maintains stable intensity, gradually shifts to the East and weakens.
The Northeast wind force operates strongly over the sea area in the Southeast region. Above, the subtropical high pressure with its axis through the Central region operates stably.
Weather pattern forecast for the next 3-10 days, continental cold high pressure continues to move eastward and weaken. From around the night of February 6-7, this system is likely to be strengthened again, then stabilized and gradually weakened.
Above, the subtropical high pressure has its axis passing through the Central Central region; from February 5-8.2, it tends to gradually lower its axis southward and weaken, and around February 9, it will develop again.
The weather in the South is mainly dry, humidity decreases, it is necessary to prevent the risk of fire and explosion at a high level. Some days are chilly at night and early morning, sunny during the day, which can affect people's health.
Water levels at most stations on the Saigon River are forecast to rise rapidly in the coming days. The highest tide peak of this period is likely to appear between February 3-5.2.
At Phu An station (Saigon River) and Nha Be (Dong Dien canal), the expected water level will reach about 1.60-1.65 m, at a level close to or higher than alarm level III by about 0.05 m. The peak tide appears around 4-6 am and 5-7 pm.
At Thu Dau Mot station, the water level may reach 1.70-1.75 m, 0.10-0.15 m higher than alarm level III. Peak tide is expected to appear in the period of 5-7 am and 18-20 pm.
It is necessary to be wary of the possibility of flooding in low-lying areas and riverside areas, especially when strong Northeast winds operate coinciding with high tides. This situation may affect traffic and socio-economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City.
