Rising tides flooded roads across Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of October 11, disrupting traffic and forcing some residents to stop trading and move their belongings to higher ground.
Major roads, including Nguyen Binh and Le Van Luong in Hiep Phuoc Commune and Pham Huu Lau in Tan My Ward, were inundated, as were areas around Thanh Da and Binh Quoi. The flooding caused localised traffic congestion and made travel difficult for residents.
Floodwater pouring into homes not only upended business activity but also severely affected residents' everyday routines.
Residents were forced to raise furniture and belongings, doing everything possible to limit damage and protect their property.
Many residents had to push their motorbikes through deeply flooded stretches because vehicles could no longer move easily.
Amid murky floodwater, people felt their way forward, trying to cross the inundated roads safely.
To ensure safety, authorities placed warning signs at several deeply flooded locations.
Drainage workers were also deployed to flooded areas to help direct traffic and guide residents to safety.
To protect its property, one shop on Nguyen Binh Street used tarpaulin to stop floodwater from entering the premises.
By 7 pm the same day, floodwater on Pham Huu Lau Street had still not fully receded, with residents still wading through deep water while pushing their vehicles.
According to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Centre, the peak of the early ninth lunar month's high-tide cycle was expected on the evening of October 11 or 12.
Water levels at the Phu An and Nha Be monitoring stations were forecast to reach 1.7-1.8 metres. At Thu Dau Mot station, levels could rise to 1.9-1.95 metres, potentially the highest on record.
The tidal peak was forecast to occur between 4 pm and 6 pm.