Mekong Delta: Warning of the highest high tide in the East Sea and the West Sea

There needs to be a reasonable operation plan for the Cai Lon - Cai Be sluice system during the high tide period at the end of May 2025.

Can Tho City Hydrometeorological Station has issued a warning: In the afternoon and night of May 21, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, with moderate rain in some places and heavy rain in some places.

According to the Southern Institute of Water Resources Research , in the past 10 days, the Ca Mau Peninsula has continuously experienced widespread rain of 30-70 mm, with some areas such as U Minh - Ca Mau, An Minh - Kien Giang having total rainfall of more than 100 mm. The peak tide in the West Sea may appear at the end of May 2025.

Specifically, from now until June 3, the tide level tends to increase during high tide and is likely to peak from May 27 to 29. This is the highest tide since February 2025.

Since the beginning of May 2025, there have been continuous heavy rains, causing flooding on many roads in Can Tho City.

The highest tide peak at Song Doc station is forecasted to be 0.95m, the highest tide peak at Xeo Ro station is 0.86m. Meanwhile, the tide on the East Sea side, the highest tide peak at Ganh Hao station is 2.21m, at Tran De station is 1.87m and the peak tide will appear on May 27 and 28.

Recommendation: Localities should closely coordinate with management and exploitation units to promptly develop appropriate plans to operate the Cai Lon - Cai Be ( Kien Giang ) sewer system to ensure safety.

VINH TUONG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dbscl-canh-bao-ky-trieu-cuong-lon-nhat-o-bien-dong-va-bien-tay-post796216.html