A new high tide is forecasted to hit HCM City in the coming days, peaking above 1.70 metres on October 25-27.
People travel on a flooded street in HCM City
According to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Centre, the city has seen heavy rains over the past few days in some areas including Nha Be District and Thu Duc City. Low-lying and riverside areas have been warned to prepare for possible flooding, especially as a new tide is expected.
"This will be a very high tide and it is set to hit between October 25-27," the centre warned. "The water level may reach 1.60-1.65 metres at Phu An and Nha Be water-level monitoring stations, and up to 1.70-1.75 metres at Thu Dau Mot station."
The rising tide is forecasted to reach its highest level between 5-7 am and 5-7 pm.
Tides reaching approximately 1.70 metres high also affected the city on October 11-12, causing serious flooding.
