Ho Chi Minh City braces for high tides and flooding amid heavy rain
Ho Chi Minh City authorities have ordered agencies and local administrations to prepare for natural disasters as high tides are forecast to reach up to 1.87 metres at Thu Dau Mot station between October 27 and 29, and thunderstorms, lightning, whirlwinds and strong gusts are expected through October 10.1
Heavy rain has already caused flooding in streets and alleys, overwhelming mechanic shops with flooded vehicles and prompting the deployment of volunteer teams to assist residents, while response forces have set up checkpoints and traffic controls to keep people and vehicles out of unsafe flooded or landslide‑prone areas.1,2