The Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Centre said on June 1 that Ho Chi Minh City and provinces and cities across southern Vietnam would continue to see widespread thunderstorms, with moderate to heavy rain in some places and very heavy localised downpours.
On May 31, many areas in Ho Chi Minh City recorded prolonged heavy rain. Rainfall measured from 1pm on May 30 to 1pm on May 31 reached 102.6mm in Phuoc Vinh, 55mm in Di An, 54.4mm in Cu Chi, 52.6mm in Binh Chanh, 51.6mm in Nha Be and 50.4mm in Hoc Mon.
Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam are set for another spell of heavy rain on June 4-5 (Photo: Hoang Huong).
According to the forecast, from today until tomorrow, June 2, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to experience moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Total rainfall is expected to range from 90mm to 150mm, with some places receiving more than 150mm.
By June 3, thunderstorms in the region are expected to ease in both coverage and intensity. Rain will be scattered and concentrated mainly in the late afternoon and evening. However, from June 4 to June 5, rainfall is forecast to intensify again across a wide area. Many places could see moderate, heavy and very heavy rain.
The meteorological agency warned that heavy rain could cause flooding, along with whirlwinds, lightning and strong gusts. Residents are advised to monitor weather bulletins and avoid travelling through deeply flooded areas.
