The Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Centre forecast the highest levels in Ho Chi Minh City between September 28 and 30. At Thu Dau Mot station, water could reach 1.75 to 1.85 metres, 15 to 25 centimetres above the third alert level. Phu An and Nha Be were forecast to reach 1.6 to 1.65 metres.
When roads were most affected
The highest tides were expected around 6-8am and 5-7pm, when residents travel to and from work. Heavy rain could add to flooding in low-lying areas and streets near rivers.
In Ho Chi Minh City, tidal water had already flooded parts of Thanh Da and sections of Pham Huu Lau and Tran Xuan Soan streets. In Can Tho, the Hau River reached 2.23 metres, 23 centimetres above the third alert level. Water entered residential areas and remained for about two hours in some places.
Several Can Tho streets were under 30 to 70 centimetres of water, with some spots approaching one metre. In Vinh Long, water covered parts of National Highway 1 to a depth of about half a metre. Motorbikes stalled, and waves from passing vehicles reached roadside homes.
What caused the water to rise
Forecasters linked the high water to the tide, rainfall and floodwater moving down the Mekong from upstream. Residents were advised to follow updates, plan routes around flooded areas and avoid driving through deep water. The forecast covered September 28-30, 2026.
Sources: VnExpress International
