Residents of Ho Chi Minh City are expected to face a combination of hazardous weather conditions next week, including widespread thunderstorms, localized heavy rain, elevated tidal peaks, and rising air pollution linked to a surge of cold air from the north.
According to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Center, thunderstorms and heavy rain may occur from now until November 19, mainly in the late afternoon and at night. High humidity is expected across many districts.
The unstable weather comes from disturbances over the sea carried inland by strong northeast winds. A strengthening cold-air surge will push deeper into southern Vietnam, lowering temperatures across the region. In Ho Chi Minh City, daytime temperatures may range from 24 to 32 degrees Celsius, with cooler nights and high humidity. Combined with fine dust from traffic and economic activity, air pollution levels are expected to worsen. In recent days, the city has experienced hazy skies and several monitoring stations have reported red-level pollution alerts.
Rising tides will add further pressure. A new tidal cycle will peak between November 19 and 21, with water levels at Phú An and Nhà Bè stations forecast to reach 1.65 to 1.7 meters, about 5 to 10 centimeters above the highest warning level. At Thủ Dầu Một, tides may reach 1.75 to 1.8 meters, up to 20 centimeters above the threshold.
Authorities warn of flooding in low-lying areas, riverbank neighborhoods, and several urban streets, especially if high tides coincide with heavy rain or water releases from Dầu Tiếng Reservoir. The disaster risk level for tidal flooding in the lower Saigon River is set at Level 2.
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Source: Vietnam Insider