The Southern Hydro-Meteorological Centre forecast scattered showers and thunderstorms across HCM City and southern Vietnam on September 29, with heavy rain possible in some areas.
Temperatures are expected to range from 23-26 degrees Celsius at night to highs of 31-34 degrees.
High tides caused flooding on several roads in southern HCM City on September 28, disrupting travel and daily activities. In the Thanh Da area of Binh Quoi Ward, water rose close to the embankment and at times spilled onto the road.
Water levels at most monitoring stations along HCM City's rivers and canals are expected to continue rising for another one to two days before gradually receding.
The current high-tide cycle is forecast to peak on September 29-30. Water levels at Phu An and Nha Be stations could reach 1.63-1.67 metres, around or up to 0.07 metres above Warning Level 3. Daily peaks are expected between 6 am and 8 am and between 5 pm and 7 pm.
At Thu Dau Mot Station, peak water levels are forecast at 1.75-1.80 metres, around 0.15-0.20 metres above Warning Level 3.
Forecasters warned that high tides combined with rain could flood low-lying and riverside areas, disrupting traffic and daily activities.