Ho Chi Minh City warns of severe flooding as high tides peak at 1.85 m
Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to experience high tides of 1.6 to 1.85 meters from Sept. 28 to 30, exceeding a Level 3 alert, the highest and most critical warning in Vietnam's river flood warning system.
Heavy rain and rising tides during the afternoon and evening could result in severe flooding across Ho Chi Minh City, particularly in low-lying areas and near rivers and canals, according to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Center. Water levels are expected to continue increasing over the next few days before gradually subsiding.
The peak high tide cycle will occur daily between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., as well as from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., through September 30. At Phu An Station in the city's central region and Nha Be Station near the southern Phu My Hung residential area, peak water levels may reach 1.6 to 1.65 meters, slightly exceeding the Level 3 alert threshold.
However, at Thu Dau Mot Station in the former Binh Duong Province, peak water levels could potentially reach 1.75 to 1.85 meters, surpassing the Level 3 alert by up to 0.25 meters. The weather agency has cautioned that the combination of heavy rainfall and tidal surges will significantly disrupt traffic and daily life. Residents are urged to prepare for possible deep flooding, minimize travel through flood-prone areas, and closely monitor weather forecasts to respond promptly.
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