The Mekong Delta enters the rainy season.

(CTO) - Current weather patterns indicate that the Mekong Delta region has begun to enter the 2026 rainy season.

On the morning of May 21st, heavy rain lasting for several hours caused localized flooding on many central streets in Can Tho City. In Ninh Kieu, Tan An, Cai Khe, An Binh, Binh Thuy, and Cai Rang wards, the rainfall was quite heavy, disrupting traffic during rush hour.

The first rains of the season lasted for an extended period, flooding many roads and causing inconvenience for travel and transportation. However, this rain cooled the air, alleviating the heat of the past few days. In the outskirts of the city, orchards and rice fields were also irrigated, replenishing freshwater sources and reducing saltwater intrusion.

April 30th Street was flooded due to the rain on the morning of May 21st.

In some localities in the Mekong Delta region such as Vinh Long, An Giang, Ca Mau… from May 20 to the morning of May 21, rain also occurred, helping to cool the air in the area, providing water during the dry season, and serving agricultural production...

According to the Can Tho City Meteorological and Hydrological Station, current weather developments indicate that the Mekong Delta region has begun its 2026 rainy season. In recent days, a low-pressure trough combined with strong southwest monsoon winds has created conditions for the formation of convective clouds, causing widespread rain. Forecasts indicate that rain will continue in many areas of the Mekong Delta in the coming days, mainly in the late afternoon and evening. Locally, there will be moderate to heavy rain accompanied by strong winds. Residents should proactively monitor weather developments to reinforce their houses, protect crops and livestock, and ensure safety when traveling during thunderstorms…

Text and photos: HA VAN

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