Weather pattern forecast for the next 24-48 hours, continental cold high pressure continues to move eastward and weaken. The Northeast wind force maintains medium to strong intensity 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, the continental cold high pressure continues to move eastward and weaken; from around the night of February 6-7, it is likely to be strengthened again, then maintain stable intensity and then gradually weaken. In the last 12 days of the forecast period, the continental cold high pressure is likely to continue to be strengthened.
Above, the subtropical high pressure has its axis through the Central Central region; from February 5-8, it tends to gradually lower its axis southward and weaken, until around February 9, it develops again.
The weather in the South is generally dry, humidity decreases, it is necessary to prevent the risk of fire and explosion at a high level. Some days are cold at night and early morning, sunny during the day, which can affect people's health.
Water levels at most stations on the Saigon River in the next 1-2 days tend to rise slowly, then gradually decrease. The highest tide peak in this period is expected to appear on February 3-5 (ie December 16-18 of the lunar calendar).
At Phu An station (Saigon River) and Nha Be (Dong Dien canal), the water level is about 1.60-1.65 m, approximately or higher than alarm level III from 0.05 m. Peak tide appears at about 4-6 am and 17-19 am.
At Thu Dau Mot station, the water level is about 1.70-1.75 m, 0.10-0.15 m higher than alarm level III. The peak tide appears around 5-7 am and 18-20 pm.
It is necessary to be wary in case of strong Northeast winds, combined with high tide days, which may cause flooding in low-lying areas and riverside areas, affecting traffic and socio-economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City.
