According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, water levels at most stations in the downstream of the Saigon - Dong Nai river system are rising rapidly and at high levels in the past 24 hours. As of 7:00 a.m. this morning (November 14), the highest water level measured at Phu An station (Saigon river) was 1.64m (about 0.04m above Alert Level III); at Nha Be station (Dong Dien canal) was 1.66m (about 0.06m above Alert Level III).

Water levels at most stations in the downstream of the Saigon - Dong Nai River are forecast to continue to rise in the next 2-3 days following the high tide of the 15th day of the 10th lunar month.

Tran Xuan Soan Street, District 7 (HCMC) was flooded during the high tide in early November. Photo: Huu Huy

The highest tide during this period may appear on November 16 - 17 (ie October 16 - 17 of the lunar calendar) and at the following levels:

Phu An and Nha Be stations are at about 1.70 - 1.75m, 0.10-0.15m higher than Alarm Level III. Peak tides occur from 4-6am and 4-6pm.

It is forecasted that some roads in low-lying areas, along rivers and canals in Ho Chi Minh City may be flooded such as: Huynh Tan Phat, Tran Xuan Soan (District 7), Le Van Luong, Dao Su Tich, Pham Huu Lau (Nha Be District), National Highway 50 (Binh Chanh District), ...

“This is a high tide period, which can cause flooding in low-lying areas and along rivers, affecting traffic and socio-economic activities in the Ho Chi Minh City area. The level of natural disaster risk in the downstream area of ​​the Saigon - Dong Nai River is at level 2” - the Southern Hydrometeorological Station informed.

High tide reaches its peak, Ho Chi Minh City residents struggle to move amid the vast water

11/03/2024

Ho Chi Minh City is about to welcome the peak of high tide

10/30/2024

Rain causes flooding, small traders in Ho Chi Minh City 'complain to heaven'

11/13/2024

Heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City

11/13/2024

Many districts in Ho Chi Minh City had water cut off on the weekend.

11/13/2024

Huynh