Unstable weather, HCMC residents need to pay attention to respond

TPO - In the coming days, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to face erratic weather, temperatures can reach up to 36 degrees Celsius, prolonged heat but also unseasonal rains in the afternoon. On weekends, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to maintain a hot state with the highest temperature reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius.

TPO - In the coming days, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to face erratic weather, temperatures can reach up to 36 degrees Celsius, prolonged heat but also unseasonal rains in the afternoon. On weekends, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to maintain a hot state with the highest temperature reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the weather in the Southern region today (March 16) is cloudy, sunny during the day, hot in some places, showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. The lowest temperature is from 23 - 26 degrees Celsius, the highest is from 32 - 35 degrees Celsius, some places are over 35 degrees Celsius.

The weather in Ho Chi Minh City continues to be hot and humid with the highest temperature reaching 35 degrees Celsius. According to the forecast, scattered thunderstorms may occur during the day, especially in the afternoon and evening. Notably, thunderstorms may be accompanied by tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind, which can be dangerous for road users.

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Today, Ho Chi Minh City may experience scattered thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening. Illustration photo: Huu Huy

In the coming days, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to face erratic weather. From now until mid-week, temperatures could reach 36 degrees Celsius, with prolonged heat but also unseasonal rains in the afternoon.

With average humidity ranging from 60% to 75%, the feeling of heat will become even more uncomfortable. Experts recommend that people should drink enough water, limit going out during peak hours when the sun is hot, wear cool clothes and cover up carefully when moving outdoors.

In particular, during localized thunderstorms, people should avoid taking shelter under tall trees, billboards and electric poles to avoid lightning strikes and dangerous gusts of wind. Those traveling by motorbike should bring raincoats to proactively respond when the weather changes suddenly.

According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, unseasonal thunderstorms in Ho Chi Minh City may occur on March 16-17 and March 23-24.