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The influence of the tropical depression in the East Sea combined with the high tide on October 18 and 19 makes many parts of Ho Chi Minh City deeply submerged.
On October 16, the Southern Regional Hydrometeorology Station predicted that the tropical depression connected with the tropical convergence band along the South Central region triggered the southwest monsoon, causing Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces to the south had moderate rain, heavy rain over a large area. Precipitation is forecast at 30-40mm, in some places more than 70mm in 24 hours, the rain can last until October 18.
Water flooded people’s homes in Thu Duc district on September 24. Image: Quynh Tran.
Furthermore, in the past two days, the water level at the stations downstream of the Saigon River – Dong Nai increased rapidly after the tidal period in early September (lunar calendar). Peak tide from 17:00 to 19:00 on October 18 and 19 at Phu An Station (Saigon River), Nha Be at 1.65 – 1.7 m (higher than alarm 3 of 0.05 at 0.1 m).
Mr. Le Dinh Quyet, Deputy Head of Forecasting Department, Southern Regional Hydrometeorology Station, said this is the high tide of the year and when heavy rains will cause flooding in low-lying areas such as District 7, 8, Binh Thanh , Nha Be … People living in low-lying areas need tall furniture and items to avoid flooding; Pay attention to electrical equipment, disconnect the power to ensure safety when the water rises, avoid electric shock …
The recent great flood in Ho Chi Minh City took place on September 24. Heavy rains (rainfall measured at Thu Duc station more than 83mm) in the afternoon lasted for more than an hour, causing many roads and houses in District 9, Thu Duc to be deeply flooded, the water has more than half a meter high. People have to build tall furniture, use wooden planks to block the door and prevent mud and debris from entering the house.
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