According to Lao Dong, in Thu Duc City, Go Vap District, District 12, Hoc Mon District, thunderstorms are developing and causing rain and thunderstorms. The sudden rain surprised many people.
"It's been a long time since I've seen rain in Ho Chi Minh City again. In the previous days, there was no rain due to the hot weather, so it was very uncomfortable to go out on the street" - Mr. Tri Nhan (living in Thu Duc City) said.
According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, the thunderstorms are caused by the continental cold high pressure continuing to strengthen to the South, after stable operation.
Above, the subtropical high pressure with an axis through the Central region is stable. The equatorial low pressure trough tends to lift its axis to the North, with an axis at about 5-8 degrees North latitude, and tends to operate well, connecting with the disturbance area in the South China Sea.
In the next 0 - 3 hours, thunderstorms will continue to develop, causing showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in the districts in Thu Duc City, then expanding to other neighboring areas such as Binh Thanh District....
Rainfall is generally from 2-15 mm, in some places over 15 mm. During thunderstorms, beware of tornadoes, hail and strong gusts of wind of about level 5-7 (8-17 m/s), heavy rain causing local flooding.
