Ho Chi Minh City weather on the last day of Tet holiday

(NLDO) - On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City was sometimes hot with the UV index reaching extremely high levels, very dangerous for the skin.

According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, today, February 2 (the 5th day of Tet), the general weather in Ho Chi Minh City and other southern provinces is mainly cloudy, sunny during the day, sometimes hot, and no rain at night.

Today, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City is sunny, the UV index is from very high to extreme.

In the South, the Northeast wind is at level 2-3 with the lowest temperature from 21-24 degrees Celsius, in the East some places are below 21 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature is from 31-34 degrees Celsius.

In Ho Chi Minh City alone, the lowest temperature is 22 degrees Celsius and the highest is 33 degrees Celsius. In addition, the UV index (ultraviolet rays) in districts and counties reaches very high to extreme levels, causing very high damage to the skin (from nearly 9am to nearly 3pm, sometimes reaching 11), the highest recorded in the past several months.

Therefore, people need to take proactive measures to protect their bodies from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays such as wearing sunglasses with UV protection, hats, sun-protective clothing, limiting sun exposure during peak hours, using broad-spectrum sunscreen, and reapplying sunscreen after 2 hours.

In general, the weather on the last day of Tet holiday in Ho Chi Minh City and the South is not rainy, favorable for spring travel activities. However, the temperature increases, the UV index is especially high in some places, people should pay attention to cover up carefully when going out to protect their skin.

High tides in the Southeast coastal region

Water levels along the Southeast coast are on a downward trend. The highest water level at Vung Tau station is forecast to reach 390 - 400cm.

Low-lying coastal areas, riverside areas, and areas outside the dike system in the Southeast region are likely to be flooded during the evening and night.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/thoi-tiet-tp-hcm-trong-ngay-cuoi-ky-nghi-tet-196250202065537145.htm